Enjoy this healthy Chicken Wild Rice Soup that is an easy stovetop recipe. Rich coconut milk makes this soup creamy yet dairy free. The BEST hearty, gluten free soup! Loaded with immune boosting turmeric and ginger.
If you like hearty soups for dinner you have come to the right place! This dairy free Chicken Wild Rice Soup will leave your belly satisfied and your taste buds will be happy too.
CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP
I have a bag of wild rice in the cupboard and with the Fall and Winter seasons arriving, I could feel the soup cravings in the air. There is something so comforting about a thick, hearty soup with a hunk of multi-grain bread on the side.
Heaven!
I love healthy wild rice recipes and this particular one has become a favorite around here.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP
Round up some veggies, grab your broth (store-bought or homemade vegetable broth), measure out that wild rice, and let’s get started!
- bell peppers, onion, carrot, garlic
- chicken cut into bite sized pieces ( I typically use breast meat, but boneless thigh meat works too!)
- broth – homemade or store-bought
- wild rice
- ground turmeric and ground ginger
- coconut milk – go for the full fat!
- fresh basil
Coconut milk is an easy way to enjoy that creamy texture without heavy cream/dairy. It is so silky and velvety and the taste goes brilliantly with this soup.
SOME TIPS FOR COOKING WITH WILD RICE
First things first, always rinse off your wild rice. The rice has surface starches that you don’t want to be released into your soup so it is recommended to give it a really good rinse first. There is also some concern with arsenic levels and rinsing can remove some of that worry also! Because arsenic exists in soil, small amounts can get into the rice, though in general these levels are so low that they’re not a cause for massive concern.
Another thing to remember is that wild rice is a blend so the cooking times can vary between the grains. I’ll taste test the darkest grain as they usually take the longest to cook to ensure it is done. There is nothing worse than crunchy rice!
This soup reheats really well so I like to pack up leftovers for lunch the next day! Just keep it covered in the fridge and it will be good up to three days.
Freezing is a little trickier due to the coconut milk. If you want to freeze this I would not add the coconut milk or fresh basil – add those fresh items in once the soup has thawed and you are ready to reheat it.
Enjoy the soup, friends!
Hopefully it will warm your belly this soup season. 🙂
MORE HEALTHY CHICKEN SOUP RECIPES
Coconut Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Spinach
Easy Chicken Soup with Peppers
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Enjoy this healthy Chicken Wild Rice Soup that is an easy stovetop recipe. Rich coconut milk makes this soup creamy yet dairy free. The BEST hearty, gluten free soup! Loaded with immune boosting turmeric and ginger.
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp butter (for dairy-free use another ½ tbsp of oil)
- 1 lb chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced bell pepper *I used red pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broth
- ¾ cup wild rice
- 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil
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In a large pot over medium heat melt together the oil and butter. Add the chicken pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and saute until they are cooked throughout, stirring frequently. About 8-10 minutes.
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Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate. Add the diced peppers, onions, and carrots and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Stir well and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
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Sprinkle in the turmeric and ginger and stir. Add the chicken back in along with the uncooked rice and stir. Pour in the broth, stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes - check the doneness of the rice at 20 minutes and keep simmering until it's cooked to your liking.
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Once the rice is cooked stir in the coconut milk and fresh basil and let simmer for 3-5 more minutes.
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Serve warm. This soup will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Bernice Hill
Yes!! This looks like an amazing recipe for chicken soup. Why have chicken noodle soup when you can have it with rice?! Especially wild rice…it is a very healthy grain!
Sharon
I love to get wild! lol Thanks, Bernice!
Leanne
I have the same wild rice in my cupboard for cozy soups this fall and winter. I love creamy soups, but can’t handle a lot of dairy, so I appreciate that this one is dairy-free. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Sharon
And the coconut flavour is so rich! Thanks, Leanne.
Vanessa
It’s soup season! I love all the healthy ingredients in this soup – thanks for the recipe!
Sharon
I think soup season is my fave! Thanks, Vaness!
Shailaja DESAI
Amazing and hearty soup! Love the idea of coconut milk which must make this super flavourful!
Sharon
It’s SO good. Love the coconut milk. Thanks, Shy!
Wanda
My mom always used to make rice soups when we were kids and this recipe totally brings me back to those days. Bookmarking so I can try it!
Sharon
It’s funny how food creates such memories. 🙂 Thanks, Wanda!
Lisa
This soup looks so comforting, and I love the use of coconut milk. It’s such a wonderful and delicious non-dairy base for so many dishes. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sharon
I could not agree more! I’m also a huge fan of coconut milk. Thanks, Lisa!
Nart at Cooking with Nart
This soup is so delicious. I think soups with coconut milk in them are the best!
Sharon
Right? Coconut milk for the win. 🙂 Thanks Nart!
Connie
I LOVE cooking with wild rice and in soup it’s perfect for this time of year! It’s so warm and cozy and the hearty flavors is simply amazing!
Sharon
Cozy is the word to use!! Thanks, Connie. 🙂
Cindy
Such a great looking soup! I am obsessed with coconut milk. Yum
Sharon
Then you will be obsessed with this soup!! Thanks, Cindy. 🙂
Kristen
I have always LOVED any kind of soup with wild rice, I can’t wait to make this beautiful hearty soup again.
Sharon
It’s a keeper!! Thanks, Kristen. 🙂
Kay
This is the perfect comfort winter warmer soup and its healthy, always a big bonus:)
Perfect flavours with chicken and wild rice fantastic combination!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Cindy
Why is the sodium so high?
Sharon
Weird! I didn’t notice that. I ran the ingredients in the nutrition calculator again and it came back much lower. Thanks for pointing it out! I have reposted the updated version. That is AI for you. 😉
Shannon
This is delicious thank you! So hard to find flavourful gluten free and dairy free soups!
Sharon
Right?! Thanks Shannon – so happy you liked it 🙂