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Cozy One-Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A comforting and hearty one-pot soup featuring juicy chicken thighs, nutty wild rice, and fragrant rosemary and thyme, enriched with creamy cottage cheese for a silky texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (wild and brown rice)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, bruised
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme, bruised
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup small curd full fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion finely (about 1/4-inch pieces). Mince garlic. Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until softened and starting to brown. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Push veggies to the side, add chicken thighs to the pot. Let them brown on one side for 3-4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until golden crust forms.
  4. Add bruised rosemary and thyme sprigs along with the wild rice blend. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth. Increase heat to high until it starts to boil, then reduce to low, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 40-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and check rice texture.
  6. Remove chicken pieces to a plate and shred into bite-sized chunks using two forks.
  7. Transfer 1/2 cup cottage cheese into a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Stir this creamy mixture into the soup pot to enrich the broth texture.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove rosemary and thyme sprigs before serving.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

If the soup feels too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it up. Blend cottage cheese separately and stir in gently to avoid curdling. Remove herb sprigs before serving to avoid woody texture. Wild rice takes 40-45 minutes to cook properly; do not rush simmering. For dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with almond milk or coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: chicken soup, wild rice soup, one-pot soup, cozy soup, comfort food, rosemary, thyme, easy dinner, homemade soup

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