Chicken Wild Rice Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Virginia Montmarquet 

"I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance ans is very popular in recipes. This soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. --Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California"
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, melt butter. stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup and wine or broth. Add rice and chicken; heat through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2007 by SLJ6 
Awesome chicken wild rice soup, hubby loved it too. Made a few adjustments: sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2007 by Starr 
I made this soup last night for dinner. My friend was over and she just could not get enough.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2007 by TIARE1 
This soup is absolutely delicious. I have made it four times now, three times exactly as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2007 by traceycooks 
Very tasty !! I always have to change something.... added fresh green beans and fresh corn.I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2007 by DJRUHF 
Make this soup today! It is simply the best soup I have had in a long, long time. I made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2007 by Fran Odom 
I saute chicken breast, thin sliced, in extra olive oil, very small amt., set aside. Then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2006 by ilstu99 
I used a cup of fresh parsley rather than dried, 3 cloves of minced fresh garlic rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2006 by Aaron 
This was the best soup I have ever made (maybe even eaten). It is getting rainy and colder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by bella 
This was a good recipe. I made the soup using a different process. I made my own broth with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2009 by chell9905 
This is a favorite at our house. My husband and children request it often. I always omit the... MORE


 
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