Description
Warm up with this comforting Copycat Panera Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, filled with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days or family gatherings, this soup is not just a meal; it’s a cozy embrace in a bowl that will transport you back to fond memories. Easy to make and satisfying, it’s bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic to the pot; cook until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in wild rice blend, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover; simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in heavy cream gradually while tasting for seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg