• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • meet the team
  • blogger resources
  • Contact Me
My Account
Member Dashboard
40 Aprons Premium (Ad Free!)

40 Aprons

Delicious, Healthy-ish Meals for the Whole Family

  • All Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Cooking Basics
    • Breakfast
    • Condiments
    • Dessert
    • Main Course
    • Meal Prep
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Method
    • Air Fryer
    • Baking
    • Crockpot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Sous Vide
  • Dietary Needs
    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Keto
    • Low Carb
    • Paleo
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Whole30
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican & Latin
    • Southern
Home Blog Course Soup Recipes

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 11/17/22 Updated: 12/22/22
Leave a Comment
Jump to Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Rich, creamy, and oh so comforting, this chicken and wild rice soup is better than anything you’ll find at a restaurant! Easy to make, savory, and filling, this is one of my favorite soups when the cooler weather season comes around.

Overhead view of a large heavy pot containing creamy chicken and wild rice soup with mushrooms and carrots. A wooden spoon rests in the soup.

🥣 What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • There are few things better than a big bowl of warm chicken and wild rice soup on a cool day. It’s hearty and filling, rich and creamy, comforting and cozy.
  • On top of all of those wonderful qualities, this ALSO happens to be super easy to make – a perfect one-pot meal! Want to make the recipe even easier than it already is? Rather than cooking chicken specifically for your soup, use leftover chicken OR a rotisserie chicken from the store.
  • Every serving is packed full of generous amounts of fresh veggies. Tender mushrooms, bright celery, savory onions, and earthy carrots not only give the soup pops of color and texture, they also add tons of flavor and nutrients.

More Chicken & Rice Recipes We LOVE

Dreamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice and Vegetables

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake

🥕 Chef’s Tips

  • Do you need to wash or rinse the wild rice before cooking it in the soup? Not for this recipe! You’re welcome to if you’d like, but it’s not necessary. Typically, you want to rinse rice before using it in most recipes, to remove the excess starch and keep it from becoming sticky or gummy. That starch can help thicken the liquid in the chicken and wild rice soup, though, so it’s not a problem to leave it as-is.
  • Looking to stock up your freezer with meals to get through the season? You’ll definitely want this one in the rotation. Just prepare the recipe as written below, then let the soup cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or sealable, freezer-safe bags. Pop it in the freezer and enjoy it anytime within the next 2 months! Just let it defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat it on the stovetop. Add more liquid as needed if the soup’s too thick.
Overhead view of a bowl of chicken and wild rice soup resting on a wooden table next to a pot of soup.

Soup Recipes You’re Sure to Love

  • Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup
  • 15 Bean Soup
  • Italian Meatball Soup with Homemade Meatballs
  • Zuppa Toscana
  • Whole30 Lasagna Soup
  • Creamy Shrimp & Corn Soup

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

Overhead view of a large heavy pot containing creamy chicken and wild rice soup with mushrooms and carrots. A wooden spoon rests in the soup.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:1 hour 15 minutes
Total:1 hour 30 minutes
The ultimate comfort food for cool weather and cozy evenings. Rich, creamy, and super satisfying.
Print Save Saved! Click Here to Remove Ads
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter 1 stick, cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 large pinch salt more or less to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 12 ounces cooked chicken chopped into bite-size pieces, see Notes
  • ⅔ cup uncooked wild rice or wild rice blend
  • 1 cup heavy cream at room temperature

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or large pot
  • Large wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • Serving bowls

Instructions 

  • Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add butter and olive oil. Let butter melt completely, swirling pan occasionally to coat bottom of pan with liquid.
  • When butter is melted (but not bubbling or browned), add celery, carrots, onion, mushrooms, garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to saucepan. Stir to incorporate and reduce heat under pot to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables just begin to soften, approximately 10 minutes.
    Overhead view of veggies for chicken and wild rice soup in a large heavy soup pot.
  • When veggies start to soften, sprinkle flour over top of mixture and stir to evenly coat veggies in flour. Cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
  • Pour in white and chicken broth in gradual increments, whisking constantly while adding liquids to saucepan. Once liquids are incorporated, add wild rice and stir.
  • Bring liquids to low boil over medium heat while scraping bottom of saucepan to prevent rice or veggies from sticking. When liquid begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
    Overhead view of chicken and wild rice soup in a large heavy soup pot.
  • When veggies are tender, add cooked chicken and more salt if desired. Continue simmering soup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • When rice is tender, remove saucepan from heat. Slowly stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated. Taste and season soup with additional salt and pepper if desired, then ladle soup into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken: 12 ounces of cooked chicken is roughly 2 to 3 cups chopped. You can use a rotisserie chicken, or cook 1 pound boneless chicken breasts specifically for this soup.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour, or skip the flour entirely. Without the flour, the consistency will be thinner, but still delicious!
  • Make it Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Omit the chicken entirely, or replace it with chickpeas or your favorite beans.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 728kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 177mg, Sodium: 2088mg, Potassium: 801mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 3996IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 3mg, Net Carbs: 39g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @40aprons on social and be sure to leave a review on the blog post!

Rate Recipe Tag Me on Instagram
Cheryl Malik

Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

Read more...

You may also like...

  • Chicken and Rice Soup
  • Overhead view of 4 chicken thighs in a large rectangular casserole dish with a spoon resting in a sauce of cream of chicken soup and milk.
    Creamy Chicken Soup Chicken
  • Instant pot chicken and rice in a bowl
    Dreamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Submit your question or comment below.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

What’s Popular?

Reusable meal prep trays with sweet potato, scrambled eggs, and sausage for a whole30 breakfast

Whole30 Breakfast Meal Prep

Crispy, golden air fryer tater tots in a large white serving bowl next to a small ramekin of bright red ketchup.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Overhead view of marry me chicken in a cast iron skillet

Marry Me Chicken (Chicken in a Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)

Instant pot chicken and rice in a bowl

Dreamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

In Season

Whole30 In-n-Out burgers close up

Whole30 Burgers – Burger Joint Style (Paleo, Low Carb)

Overhead photo of keto chicken tortilla soup in a rustic bowl

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Air fryer chicken wings on a platter with sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings in Buffalo Sauce

Instant pot frozen chicken breast - easy chicken recipes for dinners with few ingredients

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast

As seen on:

More Goodies + NO Ads!

Become a 40 Aprons Premium Member!

All the 40 Aprons content you love - now even better.

  • Member-Exclusive Recipes
  • Meal Plans & Grocery Lists
  • eBooks
  • NO ADS!
Join now

Privacy Policy

Accessibility

Disclaimers

Contact

© 2023 40 Aprons
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Back to Top
69 shares