Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This hearty and comforting soup combines tender chicken, wild rice, and a creamy broth with aromatic herbs and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded or finely diced)

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 4.3 oz box of Rice-a-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice (including the seasoning packet)

1 cup water

1 medium onion (finely diced)

½ cup carrots (finely diced)

½ cup celery (finely diced)

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1½ cups chicken stock

1 cup milk (divided)

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp dried oregano

1 bay leaf

1 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Scallions (to garnish)

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes until softened.

Incorporate Flour and Seasonings: Sprinkle flour and the Rice-a-Roni seasoning packet over the vegetables. Stir well to combine and coat evenly.

Add Liquids: Pour in water, chicken stock, and ½ cup of milk. Stir to combine, ensuring no lumps of flour remain.

Cook Chicken: Add whole chicken breasts to the pot. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken and shred it into pieces.

Add Rice and Remaining Seasonings: Stir in the wild rice, dried oregano, bay leaf, and any additional seasoning to taste. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Simmer: Simmer for another 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened. Add the remaining milk for a creamier texture.

Serve: Remove the bay leaf, garnish with scallions, and serve hot.