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Cozy Copycat Panera Chicken Wild Rice Soup: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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A quick and easy copycat version of Panera’s chicken wild rice soup, ready in 30 minutes. This creamy, hearty soup features tender chicken, chewy wild rice, and a perfectly seasoned broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and onions are translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and water, then stir in wild rice blend. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. While rice cooks, shred cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together half-and-half and flour until smooth.
  6. Once rice is tender, stir in shredded chicken, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Slowly pour in the half-and-half mixture while stirring constantly.
  7. Let soup simmer for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

The soup will thicken as it sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk or oat creamer. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or skip the flour and let the rice thicken the soup.

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