Is it too early in the season to be making soup? I really hope I’m not breaking any culinary rules here, but today I made this creamy chicken and wild rice soup, and it was divine… comforting… filling… just right.
The last few days have been cloudy and dreary here in Southern California due to the wildfires. The sun is setting earlier everyday, and we were just feeling like fall is here. Today was busy with lots of school and house work and a few errands. I could just tell that the family, me included, could use a soothing kind of supper. I then remembered that I had the meat from a rotisserie chicken in the freezer, shredded and ready to go (WIN!). Creamy chicken and wild rice soup (and of course some easy homemade Artisan bread) to the rescue!
We sat around the table and filled up on this creamy, yummy soup with the kids shared their “roses and thorns” of the day. I truly treasure these humble, simple meals eaten with my precious family.
- 6 C chicken broth
- 2 C long grain wild rice
- ½ t ground pepper
- 1 t poultry seasoning (or more, to taste)
- ½ C butter
- 1 C celery, diced
- 1 C onions, diced (I use 2 T onion powder)
- ½ C flour
- 1 C carrots, diced
- 3 C milk, cream, or half and half (I use skim milk)
- 2 C cooked chicken, cubed (I use a rotisserie chicken)
- In a large pot over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add the wild rice, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter. Add carrots, celery, and onion (or onion powder). Saute for 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Add flour and ground pepper gradually, stirring constantly to create a roux. Saute for 3-4 more minutes.
- Whisk in cream gradually and cook until thickened, about five minutes.
- Stir roux into broth and rice mixture. Add the chicken and the poultry seasoning. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
Other favorite soups to savor this fall:
It’s still a good time of the year to make soup in my book! :o) This looks delicious!
Thank you!!
This is the perfect antidote to the gray rainy days that we still have the potential to get in these early days of spring! YUM!
Hello to another Annie! Thanks for your comment!
I love all your step by step photos for this. They are gorgeous. Soup looks yummy too!
Thank you Karen!
It is absolutely never too late in the year for soup! I love soup any month any season. This sounds delicious! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you! Pinning, tweeting, yumming!