Chicken and wild rice soup

Name: Chicken and wild rice soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 portions

A comforting pot of chicken, wild rice and vegetables in a light broth — a Canadian classic that reheats well.

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For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Soften the onion, carrot and celery in a large pot for 8 minutes.
Step 2. Add the wild rice and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 3. Add the chicken and simmer for a further 12–15 minutes.
Step 4. Check the chicken reaches 74°C and is no longer pink inside, then stir in the parsley.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

During pregnancy, cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs thoroughly to the safe internal temperatures published by the Government of Canada — no runny yolks or pink poultry.
Use pasteurized milk, cheese, yogurt and juice only, and avoid unpasteurized dairy.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, keep the fridge at 4°C or below, and reheat once until steaming hot throughout.
Wash all raw fruit and vegetables under running water before use.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food safety for pregnant people — Government of Canada, reviewed 9 September 2026
Safe internal cooking temperatures — Government of Canada, reviewed 9 September 2026