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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Published: January 19, 2011 Last Updated: January 12, 2018

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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?

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Comments

  1. Sonya says

    February 23, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Made this last week and it was AMAZING! THanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 24, 2011 at 10:49 pm

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for reporting back! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Howe to Cook says

    February 10, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    oooh! This looks heavenly!

    Reply
  3. Jen Webster says

    February 2, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    Sounds Nummy! 🙂 I am following from BHSJW blog hop. Hope you come by to say hi!
    Cheers!
    Jen
    http://www.cariboobutterfly.com

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 2, 2011 at 11:05 pm

      Thank for stopping by, Jen! I’m following you too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    I am a new follower. I hope you will follow me back. Stop by and sign up for some of my giveaways. : )
    Nancy
    http://www.findingblessingsineverydaylife.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Christina says

      January 26, 2011 at 10:18 pm

      Welcome, Nancy! I just stopped over and am now following you too! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    January 26, 2011 at 9:27 am

    It’s pouring down rain here today. This is the perfect recipe for rainy weather.

    Reply
  6. JoAnn says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Soup…. the perfect meal for winter. I’m your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/

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    • Christina says

      January 24, 2011 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks for the follow, JoAnn! Be sure to stop by often! I’m following your blog too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jen M says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and following me. Returning the favor 🙂
    Love the recipes on your blog! Will definitely come back!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      January 24, 2011 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks, Jen! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Debbie M says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Looks delish! Following you from Monday hop.
    Debbie from nofiltermom.blogspot.com

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    • Christina says

      January 24, 2011 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks for following, Debbie! Be sure to come by often! I’m now following your blog too!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Penny Holder says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Following you through Mommy Monday blog hop. http://tupelodeals.blogspot.com I would appreciate a follow back.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      January 24, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks for following, Penny! I appreciate it! I’m now following your blog too! 🙂 Be sure to come by often!

      Reply
  10. Nancy says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    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
    http://discoverdirectselling.blogspot.com/

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    • Christina says

      January 22, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      What a great idea, Nancy! Thanks for stopping by — be sure to visit often! 🙂

      Reply
  11. divine says

    January 22, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Hi, returning the love, following you back…Thanks for the follow too.
    Great blog here.

    divine
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    http://www.divinefully.blogspot.com

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