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creamy wild rice and chicken combined in a flavorful soup
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Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup tastes just like the restaurant....only better! Simple, creamy, and flavorful, it will be a hit with everyone!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course, Soup
Keyword: chicken, copycat, panera bread, rice, soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 179kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked/shredded
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4.3 oz box Rice a Roni, long grain and wild rice (plus seasoning packet included in box)
  • salt/pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot (I use a Dutch Oven), add the celery, corn, onion, and olive oil.
  • Allow to saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until tender. 
  • Add in the minced garlic, chicken broth, water, and 1 cup milk. Mix to combine.
  • Add in the pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and shredded chicken. Allow mixture to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup milk with the flour. Whisk until free of clumps.
  • Pour mixture into the soup and whisk until combined.
  • Add the box of rice, including the seasoning packet, and mix well.
  • Allow mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Adjust flavor with desired amount of salt and pepper.
  • Serve! 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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