I don’t know about you, but here in northeastern PA, it’s downright FRIGID! With the temperatures dipping down into the teens (yes, that’s the HIGH temperature!), it seems to be the perfect time to try out some soup recipes. I sifted through the pile and came up this recipe.
The Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Compliments of It’s a Keeper
www.everydaytastes.com
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking wild rice
Cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups baking potato, peeled and cubed
3 cups milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
10 ounce processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta)
2 cups boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and potato; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until potato is tender.
Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk. Add the milk mixture to potato mixture; cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in rice, chicken, pepper, and salt. Garnish with parsley.
Is It a Keeper?
We absolutely loved this soup! It was very creamy and chocked full of goodness — I really liked the different textures in the soup. Plus, it came together very quickly — BONUS! I used the lower-fat versions of most of the ingredients (light cheese, 1% milk, low-sodium broth), added some carrots (because I love ’em) and roasted my chicken — the flavor was fantastic! At first I doubted whether the soup would thicken nicely since I used 1% milk, but I was pleasantly surprised at the result. Nice. Thick. Creamy. Warmed me from my toes to my nose!
This is definitely a keeper in my book! I’ll be making it again. Very soon.
Here’s a look at our weather forecast this week….and, you thought I was exaggerating about the temperatures!
What’s your go-to dish on those bone chilling days?
Sonya says
Made this last week and it was AMAZING! THanks for sharing.
Christina says
So glad you liked it! Thanks for reporting back! 🙂
Howe to Cook says
oooh! This looks heavenly!
Jen Webster says
Sounds Nummy! 🙂 I am following from BHSJW blog hop. Hope you come by to say hi!
Cheers!
Jen
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Christina says
Thank for stopping by, Jen! I’m following you too! 🙂
Nancy says
I am a new follower. I hope you will follow me back. Stop by and sign up for some of my giveaways. : )
Nancy
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Christina says
Welcome, Nancy! I just stopped over and am now following you too! 🙂
Pam says
It’s pouring down rain here today. This is the perfect recipe for rainy weather.
JoAnn says
Soup…. the perfect meal for winter. I’m your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/
Christina says
Thanks for the follow, JoAnn! Be sure to stop by often! I’m following your blog too! 🙂
Jen M says
Thanks for stopping by and following me. Returning the favor 🙂
Love the recipes on your blog! Will definitely come back!
Christina says
Thanks, Jen! 🙂
Debbie M says
Looks delish! Following you from Monday hop.
Debbie from nofiltermom.blogspot.com
Christina says
Thanks for following, Debbie! Be sure to come by often! I’m now following your blog too!! 🙂
Penny Holder says
Following you through Mommy Monday blog hop. http://tupelodeals.blogspot.com I would appreciate a follow back.
Christina says
Thanks for following, Penny! I appreciate it! I’m now following your blog too! 🙂 Be sure to come by often!
Nancy says
Your recipes and photos look great. I keep a piece of paper taped inside a kitchen cabinet and I always write down my “keeper” recipes along with what cookbook they are in.
Visiting from the Friday blog hop. So nice to meet you. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Nancy
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Christina says
What a great idea, Nancy! Thanks for stopping by — be sure to visit often! 🙂
divine says
Hi, returning the love, following you back…Thanks for the follow too.
Great blog here.
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