Gingery Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Gingery Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs/1.5 kg), cut into pieces; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 4 sprigs parsley; 1 clove garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns; ½ cups (3 L) water; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 2 large leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced (see Notes); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced ginger root; 1 cup (250 mL) brown and wild rice mixture, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs/1.5 kg), cut into pieces
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 sprigs parsley
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns
½ cups (3 L) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
2 large leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced (see Notes)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (25 mL) minced ginger root
1 cup (250 mL) brown and wild rice mixture, rinsed and drained

1
In a stockpot, combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, whole garlic, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns and water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Using a slotted spoon, skim off foam.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Drain, reserving chicken and liquid separately.
6
Let cool.
7
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, discarding skin and bones.
8
Skim off fat from the stock.
9
Measure 2 cups (500 mL) of chicken and set aside in the refrigerator.
10
(Refrigerate remainder for other uses, see Notes.)
11
In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
12
Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
13
Add minced garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
14
Add rice and toss to coat.
15
Add reserved stock and bring to a boil.
16
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until rice is quite tender, about 1 hour.
17
Add reserved chicken.
18
Cover and simmer until chicken is heated through, about 15 minutes.
19
Variation: Substitute an equal quantity of rinsed wild rice for the mixture.
20
You may need to increase the cooking time, depending upon the size of the grains.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs/1.5 kg), cut into pieces, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Gingery Chicken and Wild Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gingery Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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