Gluten Free Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

This hearty, creamy soup is the kind of bowl that makes you want to curl up on the couch and forget the weather outside. Tender shredded chicken, earthy wild rice, and a rainbow of carrots, celery, and onion simmer together in a rich, herb-scented broth that smells absolutely incredible while it cooks. The creaminess comes from whole milk and a simple cornstarch slurry — no flour, no roux, no gluten-containing thickeners anywhere in sight. That swap is what makes this soup work so well for anyone avoiding wheat, since traditional creamy soups often rely on all-purpose flour to build body. Here, the cornstarch does the job beautifully, giving the broth a silky, spoon-coating texture that feels totally indulgent. It serves six, so it's a great option for a family dinner or a batch you can reheat throughout the week. A handful of fresh parsley on top adds a bright, finishing touch that makes it look as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried rosemary
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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