Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Easy, Comforting Recipe
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A comforting and easy recipe for Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup that brings the flavors of your favorite restaurant right into your kitchen.
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in wild rice; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add shredded chicken, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
