Dairy Free Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time55 min

This hearty soup starts with tender shredded chicken and a hearty wild rice blend, all pressure-cooked together with carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for a deeply savory base. Dried thyme, rosemary, and a touch of smoked paprika bring warmth and depth to every spoonful, while the Instant Pot does the heavy lifting on texture — the rice turns perfectly tender and the chicken shreds effortlessly with two forks. The broth simmers into a rich, cozy soup with that classic thick, spoon-coating consistency that makes wild rice soup so comforting. A sprinkle of fresh parsley right before serving adds a pop of color and brightness to finish things off. It's a satisfying, one-pot meal that comes together with minimal fuss, and it's a great pick for a dairy free dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the cream sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the chicken breasts, rinsed wild rice blend, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
2
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before carefully turning the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.

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