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Creamy Panera Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Copycat Recipe)

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A comforting chicken wild rice soup that’s a perfect blend of creamy texture and rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 box long grain & wild rice mix (4–6 oz, discard seasoning packet or use sparingly)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 0.5 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 cups milk or half & half

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and the wild rice mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Melt ½ cup of butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in ¼ cup of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly browned, then slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk until smooth.
  5. Pour the creamy sauce into the soup pot, stir to combine.
  6. Add shredded chicken, thyme, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or buttery biscuits for dipping. Customize the recipe with vegetables of your choice.

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