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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Beans and Kale Recipe

Cozy, comforting and healthy! Our family loves this lightened up version of chicken and wild rice soup with chopped kale and white beans because it's so easy to make and a crowd pleaser!

4.5 from 198 votes
45 mins
Total Time
8
servings
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Beans and Kale

How to Make the Best Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Beans and Kale

A Comforting Bowl of Goodness

This chicken and wild rice soup with beans and kale is the ultimate comfort food that doesn’t sacrifice on nutrition. The combination of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, creamy white beans, and nutrient-dense kale creates a soup that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, this lightened-up version proves that healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The beauty of this soup lies in its simplicity and versatility. Whether you’re cooking on the stovetop, using an Instant Pot for quick weeknight meals, or letting a slow cooker do the work all day, this recipe adapts to your lifestyle. The white beans add creaminess without heavy cream, while the wild rice provides a nutty flavor and satisfying texture. Fresh tuscan kale brings in an earthy notes and a nutritional boost that makes this soup feel like a warm hug in a bowl.

Tips for Success

  • Don’t skip the white wine – it adds depth and complexity to the broth
  • Use good quality chicken stock – this is the foundation of flavor
  • Add kale at the end – this preserves its color and texture
  • Make it your own – feel free to swap in other vegetables or beans based on what you have on hand
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Beans and Kale

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Beans and Kale

Cozy, comforting and healthy! Our family loves this lightened up version of chicken and wild rice soup with chopped kale and white beans because it's so easy to make and a crowd pleaser!

4.5 from 198 votes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Keywordchicken and wild rice soup, fast wild rice soup, healthy chicken and rice soup, wild rice soup
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings8 servings
Calories376kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Soup

Instructions

Stovetop

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Deglaze the pot with white wine.
  5. Add chicken stock, wild rice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Add white beans and kale, simmer for 5-10 minutes until kale is wilted.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Instant Pot

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Deglaze with white wine.
  5. Add stock, wild rice, and bay leaf. Lock the lid.
  6. Set to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  7. Quick release pressure, then stir in beans and kale.
  8. Sauté mode for 5 minutes until kale is tender.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients except kale to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Add kale in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 376 calories per serving with 24g protein.
  • Use either stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker depending on your schedule.
  • For a heartier soup, add more kale or include additional vegetables.
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