Minnesota Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Minnesota Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 10 cups Water; 2 cups Sliced Carrots; 1 cup Sliced Celery; 1 cup Cubed Potatoes; 1 cup Wild Rice (uncooked); 3 cups Cubed Chicken, Raw; 1 teaspoon Thyme; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Celery Salt; 1/2 sticks Butter; 5 Tablespoons Flour; 3 cups Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half (or A Combination Of Both)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cups Diced Onion
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
10 cups Water
2 cups Sliced Carrots
1 cup Sliced Celery
1 cup Cubed Potatoes
1 cup Wild Rice (uncooked)
3 cups Cubed Chicken, Raw
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoons Celery Salt
1/2 sticks Butter
5 Tablespoons Flour
3 cups Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half (or A Combination Of Both)

1
In a large stock pot, add olive oil and onions and just cook until tender and a little browned. Add minced garlic and cook for just a minute so as not to burn.
2
Add water, bring to a boil, add carrots, celery, potatoes, wild rice and chicken (all raw/uncooked). Add spices, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes, until rice is tender.
3
In a separate pan, melt butter. Stir in flour, then stir in cream. Cook and stir until bubbly, about 1 minute. Slowly add cream mixture to rice mixture, stirring constantly. Heat through and enjoy.
4
This soup is actually better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to marry and get all happy. You may need to add more cream (or milk if you prefer) if it thickens too much after cooling.
5
Also, if you're grossed out about cubing raw chicken or cooking your veggies with it, you can add cooked/cubed chicken at the end with the milk, but you might want to substitute the water for chicken broth, or the flavor won't be there (but maybe back off the seasonings if the broth is well seasoned, especially the salt). I just like how this soup makes its own broth as it cooks everything together; I'm kinda lazy that way! Enjoy!

1436

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Diced Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 10 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Minnesota Creamy Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minnesota Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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