Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Easy, Comforting Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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.