Carnation® Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Carnation® Chicken And Wild Rice Soup to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Carnation® Chicken And Wild Rice Soup, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 (6 ounce) package long-grain
• and wild rice mix, prepared
• according to package directions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken
• breast halves, chopped
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black
• pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE®
• CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• sliced green onions and toasted
• slivered almonds (optional)

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add chicken, mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink

Step 3: Technique & Execution

ADD rice, broth, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Combine small amount of evaporated milk and cornstarch in small bowl; stir until smooth

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add to saucepan with remaining evaporated milk and wine

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until soup is thickened