Chicken Wild Rice Soup from the Pastor’s Wife

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
The Comforting Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

1hr 10min

Ready In

1hr 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cans condensed chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
8 slices cooked bacon
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento ( optional )
water , if needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
442
Sugar
4g
Fat
33g
This chicken wild rice soup is a recipe shared by the Pastor's wife, an all-time favorite comfort soup. The soup is a warm and hearty meal that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a full meal with bread and sides. The combination of chicken, rice, and bacon provide a well-rounded flavor combination. The addition of onions and pimiento nestles in an extra savory taste and the use of sherry gives a delicate aroma to the whole soup. This soup recipe is sure to provide an added measure of comfort on cold, blustery days.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the chicken broth, water, uncooked wild rice and onion. Cover the pot and let it cook until the rice is al dente in texture. It may take around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2.In a frying pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning and whisk together until you get a smooth mixture.
3.Pour the mixture into the pot and stir well. Cook for around 5 minutes.
4.Add the half-and-half, cooked chicken, bacon, sherry, and pimiento and stir together. If the soup is too thick, add some water.
5.Let the soup cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This soup is a perfect comfort food on a cold day, full of comforting flavors that will make you feel warm and cozy.
It is also very easy and quick to make and perfect for meal prep.
Chicken and rice are healthy sources of protein, and the addition of bacon adds extra flavor.

CONS

While this soup is a healthy, balanced meal option it is high in sodium and calories due to the added chicken broth and half-and-half.
It should be enjoyed in moderation and balance out with other low-sodium meals throughout the day.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken wild rice soup provides a balanced source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates that are essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Chicken is a great source of lean protein that is low in fat content and the wild rice is full of fiber and essential minerals such as zinc, iron, and manganese that support immune function. The use of green onions provides extra plant compound benefits such as quercetin and sulfuric compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidative benefits that support digestive and heart health.

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