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Panera Copycat Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup -A cozy, creamy, stick-to-your-ribs soup that is loaded with carrots, celery, chicken breasts, and of course, wild rice! Easy to make at home and serve with crusty bread and a fresh side salad and you have a perfect meal. When cooler weather rolls around, nothing satisfies like hearty homemade soup with homemade Croutons or fresh, crusty bread. Some of my favorite rich and hearty soups include Easy Roasted Tomato Soup, Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup, Slow Cooker Taco Soup, and Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Be sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox! Why We Love Copycat Panera Chicken And Wild Rice SoupThere is something so wonderful about eating something warm and hearty when it’s cold outside. Ultra creamy, ultra-satisfying wild rice chicken soup is a step away from chicken noodle soup. Wild rice offers a more textured and nutty/sweet bite bursting with flavor and hearty goodness!
Easy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup IngredientsAre you ready for tender chicken, simmered veggies, and flavor-infused wild rice in a wholesome, comforting, creamy soup base? Rice seasonings are bloomed in butter and incorporated into a rich, white roux for intense flavor. The kicker? The wild rice absorbs the seasoned broth as it cooks and is full of flavor! (full printable recipe at the end of this post)
How To Make Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice SoupYou will need to break out a large pot, a medium saucepan or sauté pan, a wooden spoon, and a wire whisk for this chicken and rice soup.
WHAT IS ROUX: Roux is the shortened French phrase, beurre roux, which translates literally to brown butter. A roux results from cooking a fat and flour mixture added to soups, sauces, casseroles, gravies, etc. A roux helps to bind high-fat ingredients, so you end up with a smooth, creamy, and dense dish. Recipe Notes/TipsI’m all about saving time and making things easier for busy families, especially during the Fall and Winter season hustle. So, the next time you make chicken cook up some extra, cool, shred, and freeze airtight. You’re ready to go when you want to make chicken and wild rice soup! Easy-peasy! Here are a few more tips for copycat chicken and wild rice soup!
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Storing and Freezing Creamy Chicken and Rice SoupLeftoversCreamy chicken and rice soup will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days and can easily be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. How to FreezeDairy doesn’t freeze well, it can separate once it’s defrosted. Cream-based soups often have texture and flavor changes when frozen and defrosted. So, I don’t recommend freezing this soup. Serving Suggestions
Like This Recipe? Pin It!Originally posted in September 2016. UPDATED October 2022. We spiffed up this post with more info and photos. No changes to the original recipe. Ingredients
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Nutrition Information: Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 BECOME A TIDYMOM VIPsubscribe now and get a free ebook! Is the cream of chicken and wild rice soup from Panera good?The Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup has long grain and wild rice, celery, onions, carrots and diced chicken simmered in chicken broth embellished with cream and select herbs. The soup also came with a piece of bread. Overall, I really liked the soup. It is healthy and nutritious and I would give it a 9/10.
How long does wild rice take to cook?Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water. Add rice and liquid to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
How many carbs are in Panera's chicken and wild rice soup?Please note that we cannot guarantee that any of our menu items are free of allergens because we use shared equipment and handle common allergens throughout our supply chain and bakery-cafe.
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