Best Creamy Chicken Leek And Wild Rice Soup Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



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This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is such a hearty and satisfying soup. It will quickly become a new favorite to add into your rotation. It's like a chicken noodle soup made creamy with rice in place of noodles.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend*
1 cup chopped yellow onion ((1 small onion))
1 cup diced carrots ((2 medium))
1 cup diced celery ((3 ribs))
7 Tbsp butter, (diced, divided)
1 large garlic clove, (minced (1 1/2 tsp))
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp of each dried thyme, (marjoram, sage and rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh, minced of any))
Salt and ground black pepper, (to taste)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp lemon zest

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to directions listed on package.
  • Halfway through the rice cooking, in a separate large pot, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and saute 4 minutes, add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  • Add chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Cover pot with lid, reduce to medium-low heat and allow mixture to simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 - 16 minutes (rotating chicken to opposite side once during cooking for thicker chicken breasts - if they don't fully immerse in broth).
  • Remove chicken and set aside on cutting board to cool 5 minutes then shred into small bite size pieces. Leave soup covered over warm heat.
  • Meanwhile in a separate medium saucepan, melt remaining 6 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 1/2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  • Then while whisking vigorously, slowly pour milk into butter/flour mixture. Whisk in heavy cream. Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  • Add milk mixture to soup mixture in pot along with shredded chicken, cooked rice, and lemon zest. Stir well and remove from heat.
  • Let soup cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 787 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

CREAM OF CHICKEN & LEEK SOUP



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The original recipe came from Super Food Ideas Magazine Aug 2005. I have changed it a little to suit our tastes. This is also lovely left unprocessed.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 -2 leek, halved & washed (cut into short thin strips)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup plain flour
1/3 cup evaporated skim milk (can be substituted) or 1/3 cup cream (can be substituted)
6 -8 cups chicken stock
2 -3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add leek, celery & carrot and cook for 6-7 minutes or until soft then remove to plate.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat until foaming, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in cream and stock.
  • Return to heat and stir until mixture comes to the boil.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan.
  • Using a stick blender process until thick and creamy - or use a food processor.
  • Return to heat and add chicken and parsley heat through and serve.

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.

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