Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)

Name: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Panera Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup corn; 1 onion, diced; 1 tsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 32 oz chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 cups milk, divided; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried Oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked/shredded; 1/2 cup flour; 4.3 oz box Rice a Roni, long grain and wild rice (plus seasoning packet included in box); salt/pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Love Panera's Chicken and Wild Rice Soup? Learn how to make it at home with this delicious copycat recipe that's just as good (if not better) than the original.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:44:29 GMT