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Cozy One-Pot Fall Harvest Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

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A hearty, one-pot comfort food soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and sweet potatoes in a savory broth with thyme and sage. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy autumn evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add wild rice blend to the pot and stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, sweet potatoes, thyme, sage, and bay leaf. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot, stir to submerge, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

Notes

If the soup is too thick, add more broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered. Do not overcook the rice to avoid mushiness. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Can be made vegetarian by swapping chicken for chickpeas and broth for vegetable broth. Can be made dairy-free by omitting cream or using coconut cream.

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Keywords: fall soup, chicken and wild rice, one pot meal, comfort food, healthy dinner, autumn recipes, sweet potato soup

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