Chicken and Broccoli Wild Rice Soup
This cozy and wholesome Chicken and Broccoli Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to take the chill off during the fall and winter months. Every spoonful is hearty and satisfying, packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and nutty wild rice.
The Ultimate Soup To Comfort You This Season
There’s something so warming about the way a good soup feels in your hands. It’s comforting, and the kind of meal that makes all the worries of the world seem less harsh. This chicken and broccoli wild rice soup will no doubt soften your mood. It’s hearty without being heavy, creamy without being too rich, and it just tastes like home.
This soup does require a little prep with the veggies, but I promise it’s simple. Everything comes together in one pot, and as it simmers, the flavors deepen and bloom into something truly special.
Ingredients You Need
- Chicken– We use chicken breast but chicken thighs work as well.
- Broccoli– Fresh broccoli works best for this soup.
- Other veggies– Onions, garlic, carrots, and celery
- Chicken broth– Make sure to use a quality broth for the best flavor.
- Wild rice or use brown or white rice.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Pantry seasonings
Step By Step Instructions
See the full details in the recipe card below.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery with butter until softened, then stir in garlic, Worcestershire, and seasoning.
- Add chicken, rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 35-minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and stir in broccoli. Bring back to a simmer and allow broccoli to cook for 10-minutes while you shred or dice the chicken.
- Add chicken back to the pot along with heavy cream. Continue to simmer for a few more minutes until thickened. Taste for salt and pepper then serve.
Helpful Tips
- Use more chicken broth if the soup is getting too thick and the rice still needs more time.
- Make it dairy-free: Skip the cream and swap for unsweetened oat milk or coconut milk.
- Use rotisserie chicken for even more flavor. Add it the same time you put in the broccoli.
- Add more veggies like, mushrooms, kale, or spinach to up the nutrient factor.
- For a cheesy experience, stir in sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese right before serving.
Ideas For Serving Chicken Broccoli Soup
Pair this soup with a simple green salad using my homemade vinaigrette and some French bread for dunking. If you want to be a little extra, make my English Muffin Garlic Bread.
Chicken and Broccoli Wild Rice Soup
Equipment
- large soup pot with lid
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil the butter makes it a little richer
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced, about 3/4 cup
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced, about 1/3 cup
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 medium size whole chicken breast, boneless/skinless
- 5-6 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup wild rice, rinsed under cold water
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half heavy cream will make the soup thicker
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot to medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are soft about 3-4 minutes.
- To the veggies stir in garlic clove, dried thyme, dried mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30-seconds, then add whole chicken breasts, chicken broth, and wild rice. Bring to a boil then turn the heat down to medium-low to simmer for 35-minutes with a lid placed half way on. Don't cover it completely.
- When the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate. Meanwhile stir in broccoli florets. Bring back to a simmer with lid half on and cook for 10-minutes while you shred or dice the chicken.
- After the 10-minutes, rice and broccoli should be tender. Stir the chicken back in the pot along with heavy cream. Allow to simmer for 10-minutes to thicken. If you want more broth add 1/2-1 cup more. Taste for salt and pepper and it's ready to serve.
Notes
- For a cheesy experience, stir in sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese right before serving.
- Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze soup for up to 2 months. Make sure it’s completely cooled before placing in the freezer.
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More Comforting Soups To Try
If you love this chicken soup, you might also enjoy these: Creamy Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, Creamy Beef and Potato Soup, Spinach Tortellini Chicken Soup, Stuffed Pepper Soup and Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup.
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