Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Hubby was craving this soup and I was able to whip it up in no time in the Instapot. Loves it. So glad I didn’t have to slave for hours to make this.

I have no idea why there are high reviews (rated 100% at the time) for this. It was bland and took forever to make.

Used coconut milk and it tasted great

1. Don't need to double to feed 5 people for 2 dinners. 2. Don't need to make roux separately. I browned chicken thighs in half the butter mentioned for roux, removed then added all of the vegetables to saute for 7 minutes. Added the garlic and seasonings for 30 seconds then slowly sprinkled the flour onto the vegetables until coated and slightly browned. Add broth and thoroughly scrap bottom of all browned bits. Add wild rice, chicken and any juice. Cook the rest as directed. Add milk or cream at end. Season to taste.

I used wild blend rice and thought it was fine, though I'm sure all wild is better. Half and half was a good way to go. Pacific foods organic free range chicken broth from Walmart was good. So happy to have this recipe in my tool kit. Such an easy, comfy, cozy soup for cold days.

Fabulous with coconut milk! Follow the roux instructions.