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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

September 22, 2020 by Sharon 23 Comments

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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.

bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup garnished with fresh basil

 

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. 

a spoonful of Chicken Wild Rice Soup

 

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP

 

bowl of hearty soup with fresh multi grain bread in the background

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.

 

bowl of hearty soup with fresh multi grain bread in the background

 

 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

 

an onion, red pepper, carrot, bag of wil rice and spice jars with ground turmeric and ground ginger

 

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.

 

a can of coconut milk

SOME TIPS FOR COOKING WITH WILD RICE

bag of 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!

a ladle full of chicken wild rice soup

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.

 

a spoonful of Chicken Wild Rice Soup

 

Enjoy the soup, friends!

Hopefully it will warm your belly this soup season. 🙂

 

bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup garnished with fresh basil

 

 

MORE HEALTHY CHICKEN SOUP RECIPES

 

Spicy Three Bean Chicken Soup

 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

 

Coconut Curry Chicken Vegetable Soup

 

Chicken Vegetable Soup with Spinach

 

Easy Chicken Soup with Peppers

 

Chipotle Lime Chicken Soup

 

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4.7 from 13 votes
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

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.

Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wild rice soup, healthy creamy chicken wild rice soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 565 kcal
Author: Sharon
Ingredients
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp butter (for dairy-free use another 1/2 tbsp of oil)
  • 1 lb chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper *I used red pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups broth
  • 3/4 cup wild rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
Instructions
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Once the rice is cooked stir in the coconut milk and fresh basil and let simmer for 3-5 more minutes.

  5. Serve warm. This soup will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 187mg8%
Potassium 870mg25%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 3092IU62%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Bernice Hill

    September 29, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 1, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I love to get wild! lol Thanks, Bernice!

      Reply
  2. Leanne

    September 29, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 1, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      And the coconut flavour is so rich! Thanks, Leanne.

      Reply
  3. Vanessa

    September 29, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    It’s soup season! I love all the healthy ingredients in this soup – thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 1, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      I think soup season is my fave! Thanks, Vaness!

      Reply
  4. Shailaja DESAI

    September 30, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing and hearty soup! Love the idea of coconut milk which must make this super flavourful!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 1, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      It’s SO good. Love the coconut milk. Thanks, Shy!

      Reply
  5. Wanda

    October 1, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 1, 2020 at 1:55 pm

      It’s funny how food creates such memories. 🙂 Thanks, Wanda!

      Reply
  6. Lisa

    October 2, 2020 at 2:31 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 2, 2020 at 11:35 am

      I could not agree more! I’m also a huge fan of coconut milk. Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
  7. Nart at Cooking with Nart

    October 2, 2020 at 6:12 am

    5 stars
    This soup is so delicious. I think soups with coconut milk in them are the best!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 2, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Right? Coconut milk for the win. 🙂 Thanks Nart!

      Reply
  8. Connie

    October 2, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 4, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Cozy is the word to use!! Thanks, Connie. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Cindy

    October 2, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great looking soup! I am obsessed with coconut milk. Yum

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 4, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Then you will be obsessed with this soup!! Thanks, Cindy. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kristen

    October 3, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    I have always LOVED any kind of soup with wild rice, I can’t wait to make this beautiful hearty soup again.

    Reply
    • Sharon

      October 4, 2020 at 11:18 am

      It’s a keeper!! Thanks, Kristen. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kay

    October 8, 2020 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    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!!!

    Reply
  12. Cindy

    December 29, 2020 at 11:39 am

    Why is the sodium so high?

    Reply
    • Sharon

      December 29, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      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. 😉

      Reply

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