Best 7 Light Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a cold winter night? If so, you're in luck! This article will provide you with the best recipe for light chicken wild rice soup. This soup is packed with flavor and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. It is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So, grab a bowl and spoon and get ready to enjoy this delicious soup!

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP



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My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times to get it just right. -Teresa Jacobson, St. Johns, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in chicken and rice mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP I



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A slight variation on a recipe I received from a fellow Minnesota farm wife. A delicious soup that can also easily be cooked in a slow cooker and freezes well.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup butter
1 finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced carrots
½ pound fresh sliced mushrooms
¾ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1514.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LIGHT CHICKEN-WILD RICE SOUP



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Starting with a seasoned rice mix, this creamy soup for six can be ready to ladle in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 box (6.2 oz) quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet)
2 cans (14 oz each) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium
4 cups fat-free (skim) milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons diced pimientos
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel; crumble and set aside.
  • In nonstick Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan, mix chicken, rice with contents of seasoning packet and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake 1 cup of the milk and the flour until well blended.
  • Add flour mixture, remaining 3 cups milk, the bacon, pimientos and sherry to rice mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until soup is bubbly and thickened and chicken is no longer pink in center. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 8 g

EASY CREAM OF WILD RICE CHICKEN SOUP



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I found this recipe on a weight loss website. My family didn't even notice that it was made with fat-free ingredients.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 12 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, shredded
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
3 cups cooked long grain and wild rice blend
6 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Melt margarine and sauté onion, carrot and celery in a large saucepan until tender.
  • Add flour and stir until blended.
  • Stir chicken broth in gradually.
  • Add rice, chicken, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir for approximately 2 minutes or until soup thickens.
  • Stir in evaporated milk.
  • Cook for five more minutes or until soup is heated through.

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP



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I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken and wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. -Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., In Dutch oven, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup and wine. Add rice and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



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A supremely filling, hearty soup. I serve this on cold rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: this is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you've pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! This soup makes great leftovers, but you might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.

Provided by Stephanie G

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 996.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

EASY CREAM OF CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by my4dees

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (15 ounce) can pre- cooked wild rice
1 (10 ounce) can chicken (I use white meat)
1/2 cup Minute Rice
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans milk (skim works fine)
1 cup raw carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon soy sauce (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse wild rice. Drain chicken.
  • Mix all ingredient together in large pot. Bring to a low boil and then cover and simmer until carrots are cooked and soup has a thick creamy consistency. Stir frequently to keep from sticking to bottom of pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 1964.6, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and spinach.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more rice or use less broth.
  • To make the soup creamier, blend some of the cooked vegetables and rice with a little broth before adding them back to the soup pot.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This light and flavorful chicken wild rice soup is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and whole grains, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious soup, give this recipe a try.

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