Wild Rice Soup with Shredded Chicken and Fresh Herbs Recipe
Wild rice soup with shredded “chicken” and fresh herbs sounds fancy, but it’s just your cozy, plant-based comfort in a bowl. This recipe combines nutty grains with vegan “chicken” strips and fragrant herbs that scream, “I’m healthy, but also delicious.” It’s perfect when you want something hearty, easy, and soul-soothing without actually cooking for hours. Plus, the fresh herbs add that extra oomph, so your taste buds don’t feel neglected. Ready to impress yourself with minimal effort? Grab your spoon and let’s make this wholesome, dairy-free, and totally vegan soup that your weeknight dinners desperately need.
Wild Rice Soup with Shredded Chicken and Fresh Herbs Recipe
Vegan wild rice soup loaded with shredded plant-based chicken and fresh herbs for rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 1 ½ cups shredded vegan chicken substitute
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add wild rice, vegan chicken, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 17 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Additional notes/tips to enhance flavor
- Swap parsley for cilantro to switch up the herb game.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, zesty punch.
- Use gluten-free broth to keep it allergy-friendly.
