Description
This easy Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth enhanced by smoked turkey bacon and plant-based cream. Perfect for chilly days or any time you want a wholesome, comforting meal full of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Bacon
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
Grains and Broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Dairy and Cream
- 1 cup plant-based cream (plant-based, e.g. oat cream or cashew cream)
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt (natural) to taste
- Black pepper (natural) to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Cut the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces and cook them in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. This releases smoky flavor that forms the flavorful base of the soup.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: Add finely chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot with the bacon. Cook until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Toss the diced chicken breast or thighs into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer to start cooking the chicken and infuse the broth with savory goodness.
- Incorporate Wild Rice and Seasonings: Add the wild rice along with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper (natural). Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Finish with Plant-Based Cream and Fresh Herbs: Stir in the plant-based cream (plant-based) to create the signature creamy texture. Sprinkle fresh thyme and parsley over the soup before serving to add brightness and color.
Notes
- Pre-cook the wild rice partially to speed up the cooking process and ensure even texture.
- Use bone-in chicken for extra depth of flavor, removing bones before serving.
- Simmer the soup slowly to meld flavors and ensure tender chicken and perfect rice.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less plant-based cream according to your preference.
- Season gradually with salt and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) to avoid over-seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy chicken soup, wild rice soup, plant-based cream soup, smoked turkey bacon soup, comforting soup, gluten free soup
