Instant Pot® Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
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Winter is coming and with it the promise of cold days spent inside with a warm bowl of soup. This Instant Pot® Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is perfect for chilly weather since it’s hearty and filling without being too heavy. And as it’s made in the Instant Pot®, it’s quick and easy to make too.
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
I know we can all enjoy a bowl of soup the whole year around, but when the days get colder and the nights draw in, winter is definitely soup season!
This chicken and wild rice soup recipe is a full meal in itself and is satisfying as it is comforting.
I’ve got more Easy Soup Recipes for you to enjoy – right-click and open a new tab to read next.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients and equipment needed for this recipe have been linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. Staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., aren’t always included here as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card.
- Fresh Produce – Celery, Carrot, Onion, Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Parsley
- Protein – Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Dried Thyme
- Wild Rice Blend
- Bay Leaves
- Chicken Broth/Stock
- Special Equipment:
- Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1, this is the Instant Pot I have
Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, that you can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.,).
More Recipes Using Rice
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is rice, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Easy to Make Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe
- Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Vegetarian & Vegan Recipe)
- Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
More Chicken Recipes
Looking for more chicken recipes to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Grilled Rosemary Lime-Marinated Chicken Breasts with Green Beans
- Chicken Avocado Salad with Homemade Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
- Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Recipe
Recipe Tips
- Money-Saving Tip: Use a combination of chicken broth and water instead of all broth.
- This recipe was tested at 30 minutes of active cook time. The rice is soft, but not overly mushy at this time setting. For firmer rice, reduce active time to 28 minutes.
- Storing Leftovers: Cool (quickly, within 1 hour), transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for 1 day. When reheating, ensure the soup is piping hot throughout.
- Soup with rice doesn’t tend to store well because the rice can go a bit mushy, and soak up any liquid.
- If you plan on having leftovers, cook the rice separately and add it to each portion of soup as required.
- You could also add extra chicken stock to the leftovers and heat until piping hot throughout.
- With all leftovers, make sure the food looks and smells okay before eating.
- Rice is one of the top causes of food poisoning at home, so I am always very mindful when cooking, cooling, and reusing/reheating rice. You can read more details on the [UK] NHS website.
How Do I Make Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions. Any demonstration photos on the card do not print out to save ink.
Instant Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large stalks celery diced small
- 1 large carrot diced small
- 1 small white onion diced small
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz 100g baby Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed
- 1 lb 450g boneless chicken breasts
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to medium and once hot, add celery, carrots, and onion. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continually, until the veggies start to soften.
- Add mushrooms and dried thyme. Stir to combine and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to develop some color. Turn the Instant Pot® off.
- Add wild rice, chicken breast, bay leaves, and broth to Instant Pot®. Add lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Select the “Manual” cooking option on the high setting and set cook time to 30 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Turn the Instant Pot® off and carefully remove the lid.
- Transfer the chicken breast to a platter and shred with two forks.
- Return chicken to Instant Pot® and add fresh parsley.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the soup, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: 30-Minute Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer (Just 5-Ingredients)
- Salad: This Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is Perfect for Sharing!
- Main Dish: Apple and Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops
- Side Dish: Creamy Instant Pot Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Beverage: Apple Cider Margarita
- Dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits
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