Description
This creamy Chicken Broccoli Wild Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for a cozy meal. Featuring tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and wild rice simmered in a flavorful broth with cream cheese and condensed soup, this easy stovetop recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 package Uncle Ben’s long grain and wild rice mix – original flavor (6 oz.)
- 5 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted (10.5 oz.)
- 1 package cream cheese, cubed (8 oz.)
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped (or a 10 oz. box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 small onion, chopped
Protein
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a large saucepan, combine the wild rice mix along with the seasoning packet from the package and 5 cups of chicken broth or water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once during this time to prevent sticking.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the chopped broccoli, shredded carrot, and chopped onion into the simmering rice mixture. Replace the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Incorporate Chicken and Creamy Ingredients: Add the finely chopped cooked chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, and cubed cream cheese to the pot. Stir continuously while cooking over low heat until the cream cheese has melted completely and the soup is creamy and well blended.
- Serve Hot: Once all ingredients are heated through and combined, remove the soup from heat and serve immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute water with chicken broth for enhanced flavor.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw it beforehand to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of cream cheese to your creaminess preference.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth or add extra cream cheese.
