Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
A supremely filling, hearty soup. I serve this on cold rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: this is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you’ve pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! This soup makes great leftovers, but you might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
Step: 2
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
Step: 3
Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 463 calories; protein 12g; carbohydrates 22.6g; fat 36.5g; cholesterol 135.1mg; sodium 996.9mg.
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Stew has a reputation for making a rib-sticking meal that warms you up on a cold , winter day. It’s right that ; a bowl of classic beef stew does have warming featured food , but stew’s cozy factor goes way beyond protecting you from the cold . It’s all about those tender chunks of meat and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The way they come together creates the ultimate comfort food, no matter the weather.
