Hearty Chicken, Vegetable And Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Chicken, Vegetable And Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stock; 2 lbs chicken breasts, bone in; 4 quarts water; 1/2 medium onion, peeled; 1 large carrot, cut into 2-3 pieces; 1 large celery rib, cut in half; 1 -2 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons chicken base (or turkey base if using turkey); Soup; 4 ounces wild rice; 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 large celery ribs, large dice; 1/2 medium onion, large dice; 2 medium zucchini, large dice; 1/2 lb mushroom, fresh, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; parmesan cheese, rind cut into 3 square 1-inch pieces (optional); black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Stock
2 lbs chicken breasts, bone in
4 quarts water
1/2 medium onion, peeled
1 large carrot, cut into 2-3 pieces
1 large celery rib, cut in half
1 -2 bay leaf
4 tablespoons chicken base (or turkey base if using turkey)
Soup
4 ounces wild rice
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large celery ribs, large dice
1/2 medium onion, large dice
2 medium zucchini, large dice
1/2 lb mushroom, fresh, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
parmesan cheese, rind cut into 3 square 1-inch pieces (optional)
black pepper, to taste

1
For the stock - In a large stock pot, bring the chicken, water, onion, carrot, celery and bay leaves to a boil. Boil until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, shred and return to the pot. Discard the bones. Add the soup base and stir to dissolve. If starting with cooked turkey, mix with water, bay leaves and soup base and bring to boil.
2
For the soup - After returning the chicken to the pot, bring back to boil. Add the wild rice and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the stock veggies (onion, carrot, celery and bay leaves) and discard. Add the diced carrots, celery and onion and cook for 15 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Add the Parmesean cheese rinds, if using, and the Pepper and cook for another 5-10 minutes more until the cheese gets melty.
3
Serve with biscuits or bread.

590

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stock, 2 lbs chicken breasts, bone in, 4 quarts water, 1/2 medium onion, peeled, and more.

Yes, Hearty Chicken, Vegetable 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.

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Hearty Chicken, Vegetable And Wild Rice Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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