Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 leftover chicken or turkey carcass, frozen; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 small onions, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning; 2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder; 12 cups water; 1/2 cup wild rice blend; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; Parmesan cheese, for garnish

This creamy chicken and wild rice soup transforms a leftover chicken or turkey carcass into a rich, homemade broth that anchors a deeply flavored, comforting one-pot meal. The slow-simmered base and tender vegetables deliver restaurant-quality results from kitchen scraps.

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Total

2h

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$26–$43

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Ingredients

1 leftover chicken or turkey carcass, frozen
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
12 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice blend
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
2
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add the chopped onions, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté until they begin to soften.
4
Add the frozen chicken or turkey carcass to the pot.
5
Season with all-purpose seasoning and chicken bouillon powder, stirring to combine.
6
Pour in the water, ensuring the carcass is mostly submerged.
7
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the meat is fully defrosted and falling off the bone.
8
Carefully remove the carcass and any large bones from the pot and place them in a large bowl to cool slightly.
9
Once cool enough to handle, pick all the meat off the bones. Discard the bones and skin.
10
Add the wild rice blend to the simmering broth.
11
Return the picked chicken meat to the pot. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender.
12
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the all-purpose flour and heavy cream to create a smooth slurry.
13
Slowly stir the slurry into the soup. Continue to simmer for a few more minutes until the soup has thickened.
14
Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Simmer the frozen carcass gently for at least 1.5–2 hours to extract maximum flavor and collagen; skim foam and impurities from the surface during the first 20 minutes.
Sauté the aromatics (garlic, onions, celery, carrots) in butter and oil before adding water to build a deeper, caramelized flavor foundation.
Add wild rice early and stir occasionally to prevent sticking; it typically needs 45–60 minutes to become tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning at the end; homemade broths vary in saltiness, so add bouillon powder and all-purpose seasoning gradually.

Substitutions

Frozen chicken or turkey carcass → fresh carcass (reduce simmering time by 20–30 minutes)
All-purpose seasoning → Italian seasoning, thyme, or poultry seasoning (1–1.5 tsp each to taste)
Wild rice → brown rice or farro (check package times; both cook 30–45 minutes)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to restore consistency.