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Creamy Comfort Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A cozy, creamy chicken and wild rice soup that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a smooth cottage cheese broth for a comforting meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup wild rice or wild rice blend (with black and brown rice for texture)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small, uniform pieces (about 1/4-inch dice). Mince the garlic and shred or chop your cooked chicken. Rinse the wild rice under cold water to remove any grit.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic for the last minute, stirring to avoid burning.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the softened vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste, forming a paste-like mixture.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to combine with the roux. Add the rinsed wild rice and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender but still slightly chewy.
  5. While the soup simmers, blend the cottage cheese with the milk until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  6. Once the wild rice is cooked, stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture and cooked chicken. Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to meld flavors and thicken slightly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

If the soup thickens too much after resting, stir in a splash of chicken broth or milk before reheating. Do not rush cooking the wild rice to maintain its chewy texture. For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and milk with dairy-free alternatives. You can also swap Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangier flavor. Use gluten-free flour to keep the recipe gluten-free.

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