Easy Lemony Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe One Pot

There is something truly comforting about a steaming bowl of homemade soup, especially when in the fall when the days seem to get shorter. Food has a way of triggering childhood memories and this recipe is no exception. The warm broth with the explosion of flavors warms the heart on the cold days. This easy recipe is loaded with vegetables to fuel your body, while the flavor is like getting a big giant hug.  When the kiddos get a cold we typically go for chicken noodle soup,  but this Easy Lemony Chicken and Wild Rice Soup or these chicken and noodles are quickly becoming favorite recipes .  This one-pot soup is the perfect soup for a busy weeknight or a restful weekend when you want a extra cup of comfort on a cold day.

Creating the Perfect Broth

We love using Kettle and Fire Chicken broth for the bases of our recipes if we don’t make it homemade.  This is an area where many brands slip unnecessary preservatives and additives into the food.  If you don’t use Kettle and Fire, be sure to check the label for ingredients.  This is such an easy way to clean up most of your recipes.  They also have a great chicken bone broth that you can use in place of the stock or the broth. The fresh lemon juice adds the just the right amount of lemon flavor without being too over bearing.

Making the Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP. butter
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 celery ribs peeled and finely sliced
• 3 carrots peeled and finely sliced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 3 TBSP. einkorn flour
• 64 oz. chicken stock or broth
• 1 1/2 cups long grain wild rice
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 bay leaf 

In a large Dutch oven ( like the one here ) over medium heat add in the butter or you can use olive oil.   Add in the onion, celery, carrots and chicken breast.  Sprinkle with the seasonings- salt, thyme, oregano, rosemary and sage and cook until the onions are translucent. Add in the flour and coat.  Pour in the 8 cups of broth and turn the heat up to medium-high heat.  Once it comes to a boil, add in the wild rice blend ( be sure to rinse the rice under cold water before using) and once it boils reduce the heat to  medium-low heat and place the lid on the Dutch oven. Let the soup simmer for an hour until the rice is done. Sometimes it takes an hour and 15 minutes.  Add in the lemon juice. Serve in bowl and if you really want to get fancy, serve with lemon slices or lemon zest on top.

Alternative ways to Make the Lemony Chicken Wild Rice Soup

You know we love to give you a variety of ways to change up a recipe, because sometimes you have to work with what you have in your kitchen. Vegetable broth or low sodium chicken broth can be used if you are out of regular chicken broth.  You can also swap out the wild rice for brown rice, white rice or arborio rice.  You might just need to be prepared to check the rice frequently as the cook time could change. If you prefer fresh herbs, the conversion for fresh thyme is 1 tsp. dried thyme for 1 TBSP. fresh thyme.  The same goes for rosemary.

If you prefer dark meat, you can simply swap the chicken breasts for boneless skinless chicken thighs.  Some would argue that there are more nutritional benefits in the dark meat, especially if you are using this recipe to help ward off a cold or the flu.

The last suggestion would be to use a slow cooker.  In the morning you can toss all of the ingredients in and cook on low all day.  2 hours before serving crank the heat up to high and add in the wild rice.  This is a great way to have a healthy yummy soup after a long day of work. If you have leftovers you won’t be eating the next day, simply cool the soup and place in a freezer safe bag.  You can freeze the soup for the next time you are feeling under the weather.

Enjoy!

Lemony chicken wild rice soup is a bright and refreshing twist on a classic comfort dish. The combination of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and zesty lemon creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and invigorating. The addition of herbs and vegetables adds depth and freshness to the soup. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day or seeking a vibrant dish to lift your spirits, this lemony chicken wild rice soup is a great recipe. So, grab a bowl, your entire family and enjoy the delightful flavors and comforting warmth of this delicious soup.

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Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

The perfect dish as this weather gets cooler. Perfectly flavored broth with tender chicken and rice.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, make ahead, onepot, soup

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP. butter
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 celery ribs peeled and finely sliced
• 3 carrots peeled and finely sliced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 3 TBSP. einkorn flour
• 64 oz. chicken stock or broth
• 1 1/2 cups long grain wild rice
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 bay leaf

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Instructions

• In a  large Dutch oven ( like the one here ) over medium heat add in the butter or you can use olive oil.   Add in the onion, celery, carrots and chicken breast.
• Sprinkle with the seasonings- salt, thyme, oregano, rosemary and sage and cook until the onions are translucent. Add in the flour and coat.
• Pour in the 8 cups of broth and turn the heat up to medium-high heat.
• Once it comes to a boil, add in the wild rice blend ( be sure to rinse the rice under cold water before using) and once it boils reduce the heat to  medium-low heat and place the lid on the Dutch oven. Let the soup simmer for an hour until the rice is done.
• Sometimes it takes an hour and 15 minutes.  Add in the lemon juice. Serve in bowl and if you really want to get fancy, serve with lemon slices or lemon zest on top.