Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chicken broth, water, cream of chicken soup, wild rice, chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
5. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (about 1 cup)

• Calories: 190
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 640mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and comforting
• Rich and flavorful chicken broth
• Tender wild rice and chicken
• Hints of thyme and black pepper

User Comments:

• "This soup was absolutely delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The creaminess of the chicken soup pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the wild rice."
• "This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken."
• "My family loved this soup. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry."
• "I recommend adding a dollop of sour cream to your bowl for an extra creamy touch."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have wild rice on hand, you can substitute brown rice or white rice.
• To make this soup gluten-free, use gluten-free chicken broth and cream of chicken soup.
• To make this soup dairy-free, use vegan chicken broth and almond milk instead of cream.