Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Leeks

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I wanted a warm, silky soup that contained leeks but different than the standard leek soup recipes I kept seeing. So with the help of wild rice and rotisserie chicken, I came up with a delicious soup that can be changed up to a cook's preferences.

Submitted by analyticalblonde
Published on April 4, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 leeks - white parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®)

  • 8 cups hot water

  • 1 cup wild rice (such as Lundberg Wild Blend®)

  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

  • ¾ pound cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded

  • 3 large multi-colored carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Saute until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add chicken bouillon to hot water to dissolve. Add to the onion-leek mixture. Add rice and poultry seasoning. Stir well, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.

  3. Add chicken, carrots, and bell pepper to the soup. Cover and continue simmering until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with thyme.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426 Calories
22g Fat
36g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 496mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 571mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.