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panera chicken and wild rice soup

Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: A Delicious Meal

Want to master Panera chicken and wild rice soup at home? This flavorful recipe brings the restaurant favorite straight to your kitchen
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot or Dutch Oven
  • together.Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Ladle
  • Strainer (Optional)
  • Can Opener
  • Soup Ladle
  • Small Bowl (Optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 1 cup carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1/2 medium onion (diced)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 1 cup water (optional, to adjust consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme if available)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional, for added depth of flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Wild Rice
  • Sauté the Vegetables
  • .Make the Soup Base
  • Add the Chicken
  • Add the Wild Rice
  • .Finish & Serve
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