Comforting Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out. This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the epitome of fall comfort food. With tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a medley of vegetables, it's a hearty and satisfying dinner option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 cup wild rice
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pot, sauté the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery in a bit of olive oil until they become tender.
Add the shredded chicken, wild rice, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and let the soup simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the wild rice is cooked and the flavors meld together.
Serve this comforting chicken and wild rice soup hot on a chilly fall evening.
Nutritional Benefits:
Chicken provides lean protein, essential for muscle repair and growth.
Wild rice is a good source of fiber and B vitamins.
Carrots and celery offer vitamins A and K, promoting bone and skin health.
Thyme adds flavor and has antioxidant properties.