Description
A comforting, creamy chicken and wild rice soup made in an Instant Pot. It’s packed with vegetables, lean protein, and rich flavor, offering a healthy yet indulgent meal that is ready in about 30 minutes of active time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ mode. Melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Stir in wild rice, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Secure the lid, set valve to ‘Sealing’, and pressure cook on High for 20 minutes.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then vent remaining pressure.
- Remove bay leaf. Whisk heavy cream and flour together to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the soup. Set Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ (Low/Medium) and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in shredded chicken and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
Ensure the bottom of the pot is scraped clean before pressure cooking to avoid a ‘Burn’ warning. Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice, so 20 minutes is ideal for a chewy texture. The soup will thicken as it cools; add broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Soup, Wild Rice Soup, Creamy Soup, Healthy Dinner, Comfort Food, Pressure Cooker, Weeknight Meals