CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP (DAIRY FREE)

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Dairy Free) image

We love cream-based soups in our household, but dislike the high calorie and fat content that comes with heavy cream. My husband and I experimented with making healthier versions of our favorite cream-based soups, and this became our favorite. It is literally packed with vegetables down to the base.

Provided by LoriB3th

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium heads cauliflower, chopped
4 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 large carrots, chopped
1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ¼ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked wild rice

Steps:

Combine cauliflower and 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Puree cauliflower and broth in batches in a blender; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots and cook until they are slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Add cooked chicken, remaining chicken broth, parsley, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Add pureed cauliflower mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
While the soup is simmering, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat and cook at a fast simmer until rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered so rice can steam, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 703.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g