Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup: A Cozy, Nutritious Delight
A hearty and comforting soup that combines tender chicken, wild rice, and zesty lemon flavor for a nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add thyme and rosemary, stirring for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add wild rice and reduce heat. Simmer until rice is cooked.
- Stir in shredded chicken, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Heat through.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra zest, use lemon zest along with the juice.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg