Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, creamy soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of vegetables like carrots and celery, all simmered in a savory broth. It's a staple of American comfort food, particularly popular in the Upper Midwest, where wild rice is native and celebrated.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a well-balanced meal, offering a good source of protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the wild rice, with moderate fat depending on the creaminess of the broth. A typical serving provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and selenium, and generally falls in the 300-400 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wild rice is not a true rice but an aquatic grass seed, and it's the only grain native to North America, giving the soup a distinct, chewy texture and earthy flavor. Nutritionally, it's higher in protein and fiber than many other grains, making the soup more satisfying and nutrient-dense.
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