Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup is delicious take on the classic! The addition of Meyer lemons makes this traditional soup bright and zesty. Serve it with my Organic French Baguettes With Instant Yeast for a warm and cozy lunch or dinner.

For more cozy dinner recipes, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like Baked Butter Lemon Pasta Without Cheese, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Stew, Organic Meatloaf With Bone Broth, Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes, or Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Stew.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup
• Ready In: 25 minutes
• Makes: 6 servings
• Main Ingredients: chicken broth, chicken, wile rice, Meyer lemons
• Flavor Profile: warm and zesty lemon with cozy chicken and veggies
• Dietary Info: gluten free, eggless, no seed oils, dairy free
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: reduce food waste use up leftover chicken and rice for a meal

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Under 30 Minutes: Have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
• Uses Leftovers: Use up leftover chicken and rice for a quick meal to reduce food waste!
• Refreshing Citrus Flavor: The Meyer lemon adds a unique, slightly sweet, and tangy flavor that brightens up this chicken soup, making it a refreshing change from traditional chicken and wild rice soup recipes.
• Comforting and Satisfying: The warm, savory broth combined with the hearty ingredients creates a comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for cozy evenings or as a nourishing meal anytime.

Ingredients

• Meyer Lemons: I use organic Meyer lemons, but you can also use traditional lemons as well.
• Chicken: I leftover chicken, this is a great recipe to use up any bits of leftover chicken if you cook a whole chicken as the pieces can be white meat or dark meat.
• Wild Rice: I use organic wild rice in this soup, but any leftover rice you have also works.
• Chicken Broth: I use organic chicken broth, use code MIMIBAKESCOOKIES for 20% off Kettle and Fire.
• Spices: I use organic dried oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage along with salt and pepper.
• Garlic: You can use organic minced garlic or fresh garlic cloves, either will work!

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Tips for Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

• I use leftover wild rice, but Jasmin rice, brown rice, or even quinoa also works. You can also make rice for this soup as well.
• You can also use noodles in place of rice for a lemon chicken noodle soup.
• I use leftover chicken, but canned chicken is also an easy option for this soup.
• If you don't have Meyer lemons, traditional lemons work just fine!
• You can omit the chicken and use vegetable stock for a vegan Lemon Wild Rice Soup!

How to Make Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

1. Make sure the rice is cooked first, if you have to do that, then start that first. Otherwise you can use leftover rice as well.

2. In a 4-quart pot, add the chicken broth, water, juice of 2 of the Meyer lemons, black pepper, sea salt, parsley, thyme, oregano, and sage. Stir to combine completely.

3. Add the carrots, celery, and onions, and garlic and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn to medium heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the veggies are done to your liking. I like mine a little more al dente than really soft, so you can cook a little longer if you'd like.

4. Add the cooked rice and chicken in and stir to combine completely. Cook for another couple minutes to warm the rice and chicken. Remove from heat.

5. To serve, slice the last Meyer lemon, ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

What to Serve With Meyer Lemon Chicken Wild Rice Soup

• Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread is a soft and crusty bread that makes a simple side.
• Enjoy with homemade rolls like Sourdough Crescent Rolls or Honey Butter Dinner Rolls.
• Add a Simple Green Salad With Homemade Dressing for a veggie packed meal!
• Enjoy a light meal with Kale Apple Salad With Honey Dijon Dressing.
• Bake Lemon Herb French Fries or Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries for a lemon inspired meal!

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