Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - Panera Copycat Recipes - VIDEO (2024)

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This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup tastes just like Panera’s but you don’t have to leave your house! Creamy soup with wild rice, chicken, and veggies. The whole family will love this one!

Craving chicken soup? Try our Chicken Tortellini Soup and Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup!

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Meet my current favorite soup.

I’ve made it twice in the last few weeks.

This is THE EASIEST soup youwillever make. And I make it even easier by grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and just shredding it.

So good. So easy. I’ll probably make it again next week. And the week after that. And probably every time it gets cold because it is the ultimate comfort food. Especially with some fresh bread on the side.

Definitely double it if you are feeding more than a fewpeople or want some leftovers. I’m even going to consider tripling it if I can find a pot big enough. It reheats really well so it would be perfect for makinga big batch on the weekend and taking it for lunch all week long.

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Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Red onion – you can use whatever color onion you like, the red onions are just more mild and i like the hint of color they add to the finished soup.
  • Carrots
  • Dried marjoram
  • Flour – this is to thicken the soup
  • Near East Long Grain & Wild Rice with Flavor Packet (if you can’t find that one, you can use the Uncle Ben’s version)
  • Low sodium chicken broth – if you use regular chicken broth, make sure to taste it before you season with salt
  • Heavy cream – just a little bit of heavy cream is going to make the soup so rich and creamy!
  • Milk
  • Cooked chicken – I always buy a rotisserie chicken to make prepping this soup even easier!
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Instructions

  • Cook veggies. Cook onion and carrot in oil until softened.
  • Add flour and seasonings.. Add dried marjoram, flour, and seasoning packet from the rice; stir to combine.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Add rice, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer. Cover, lower to a simmer, and let cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add milk. Stir heavy cream and milk into the soup.
  • Add chicken. Stir in the shredded chicken.
  • Simmer. Cook about 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  • Season and serve! Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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How Long Is It Good For?

This soup is good for about 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When you are ready to serve it, you can reheat on the stovetop or microwave. If the soup has thickened too much, use a splash of chicken broth or water to get it back to it’s original consistency.

Can You Freeze Chicken Wild Rice Soup?

You can freeze this soup for up to 3 months. Make sure to cool it completely before transferring to a freezer-safe soup container and putting it in the freezer.

The night before you plan to serve it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then you can reheat on the stovetop. If it’s thickened, a little bit of chicken broth or water will help to get it back to it’s original consistency.

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Can You Make Chicken Wild Rice Soup Ahead?

This soup is fine to make the morning of or even the night before you plan to serve it. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it – and if it’s too thick, add water or chicken broth until it reaches the desired consitency.

What Goes with Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?

I like to serve it with a bread. I really like my 7Up Biscuits which are soft and fluffy and total comfort food. I also have a homemade crescent roll recipe that would be delicious.

If you are looking for something a little heartier, my Oatmeal Rolls are a great option.

A simple side salad is always a great option when serving soup, as well.

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Yield: 4 servings

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)

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This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup tastes just like Panera's but you don't have to leave your house! Creamy soup with wild rice, chicken, and veggies. The whole family will love this one!

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time45 minutes

Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 package Near East Long Grain & Wild Rice with Flavor Packet
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
  • salt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom soup bottom over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and cook until softened. Add dried marjoram, flour, and seasoning packet from the rice; stir to combine.
  2. Add rice, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Cover, lower to a simmer, and let cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat heavy cream and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir into the soup. Stir in the shredded chicken.
  4. Cook about 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4 servings

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 334Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 283mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g

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  1. Andrea Schmeck says

    Amazing recipe…perfect for hubby and myself. Used the broth from cooking chicken off instead of the water & added a bit of better than bouillon…would definitely double for company or family. I’m very persnickety and thought it was perfect!

    Reply

  2. Heidi says

    Has anyone made this in a slow cooker?

    Reply

  3. Cindy says

    This was absolutely delicious!! Added 1 stalk of celery (chopped), more carrots and used 3 cups of chicken to hike up the protein. Also used milk instead of cream. Great with warm naan bread. I’ll be making this again! Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply

  4. Shelby says

    I make this soup weekly (while it’s still chilly here in TX) and it never disappoints! My husband doesn’t love soup, but LOVES THIS SOUP!! Thank you very much for the great recipe!

    Reply

  5. Anna Duke says

    Can you make this in the slow cooker?

    Reply

  6. Anna duke says

    How much chicken should i use if doubling it? I know it would be 2 cups but is that the same as 2 chicken breasts??

    Reply

    • Amanda Livesay says

      Yes, probably about 2 breasts depending on the size.

      Reply

  7. Lucie Prunier says

    Hi, this is so yummy! I just made it.

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - Panera Copycat Recipes - VIDEO (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Panera wild rice soup? ›

Tender diced white meat chicken and a medley of brown and wild rice, simmered with celery, carrots and onions in a flavorful, creamy chicken stock. Chicken raised without antibiotics.

How many calories in a bowl of chicken and wild rice soup from Panera? ›

280 Cal + Side (180 Cal)

Where does chicken and wild rice soup originate from? ›

Sometimes creamy and oftentimes brothy, chicken and wild rice soup originated in the Midwest, where the rice grows abundantly. Wild rice used to be considered a luxury ingredient, but it quickly found its way into hearty, flavorsome soups like this one.

Does Panera make their own soup? ›

That Soup Isn't Made In-House

It may taste homemade, but that Panera soup wasn't actually prepared by the workers at your local shop. "The soups are made at a factory/plant/etc., flash-frozen, shipped to us, and we thaw it out in what's called a thermalizer, essentially a soup-thawer," says one former employee.

Is wild rice soup high in carbs? ›

Grandma's Chicken Wild Rice Soup (1 cup) contains 16g total carbs, 15g net carbs, 19g fat, 9g protein, and 260 calories.

How much sodium is in Panera chicken wild rice soup? ›

Contains Milk, Wheat
Calories860 Cal
Sodium2100 mg
Carbohydrates149 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Total Sugars7 g
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How much protein is in Panera chicken wild rice soup? ›

Panera Bread Soups Cream Of Chicken & Wild Rice Cup (1 cup) contains 18g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 10g fat, 6g protein, and 180 calories.

How much sodium is in chicken wild rice soup? ›

1 Bowl 2 Cups Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
  • Total Fat 2g 3%
  • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
  • Trans Fat 0g.
  • Cholesterol 20mg 7%
  • Sodium 1578mg 69%
  • Total Carbohydrates 34g 12%
  • Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
  • Sugars 6g.

What is the best substitute for wild rice in soup? ›

Brown Rice

Brown rice is a go-to because it's affordable, easy to find, and similar to wild rice in both texture and nutrition. It keeps all parts of the grain, so it's full of nutrients but takes longer to cook than white rice. Using a rice cooker or pressure cooker can help cut down cooking time.

What wine goes with wild rice soup? ›

Suggested pairing

Pair creamy soups with full-bodied, unoaked white wines like Chenin Blanc from South Africa.

What are the benefits of wild rice soup? ›

Wild rice has no sodium which helps to reduce blood pressure. It is also heart healthy in that it contains high levels of fiber, known to clear out “bad” cholesterol from the cardiovascular system. Vitamins A, C, and E are all found in wild rice and are essential to our immune system's proper functioning.

Does Panera have wild rice soup? ›

About This. Diced chicken, long grain and wild rice, celery, onion and carrots simmered in chicken stock with cream and select herbs.

What is in wild rice? ›

Wild rice is relatively high in protein, the amino acid lysine and dietary fiber, and low in fat. Nutritional analysis shows wild rice to be the grain second only to oats in protein content per 100 calories. Like true rice, it does not contain gluten. It is also a good source of certain minerals and B vitamins.

What does soup grade wild rice mean? ›

Soup grade

Exactly what it sounds like. Soup grade wild rice is broken, cut, or in pieces so it can be added directly to soup while it cooks.

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