Homemade Chicken Wing Soup with Rice
Nothing beats the comfort of homemade chicken soup with a rich chicken wing broth. The tender meat is afterwards shredded, and veggies and rice are added for a timeless family favourite.
Soup season is here! Whether you need to warm up or recover from a cold, nothing beats a comforting bowl of fuming soup—especially if it’s made with homemade broth made of chicken wings slowly cooked to perfection. Afterwards, the wing’s meat from the broth is added to the soup with extra veggies and rice. Make a big batch of this chicken wing soup—kids will ask for more!
Chicken Wing Broth
The difference in taste between commerce-bought and homemade broth is enormous! Plus, no additives or preservatives and lower sodium are always a must. To make a simple broth, I like to use chicken wings; here’s why:
- Deep Flavor – Wings perfectly balance meat, skin, and bone, producing a flavorful and clear broth.
- High Collagen Content – Chicken wings’ skin, joints, and connective tissues break down during simmering, creating a rich, silky broth packed with gelatin. This is great for gut health, joints, and skin.
- Affordable and Accessible – Chicken wings are often cheaper than whole chickens or other bone cuts, making them a budget-friendly option for homemade broth.
- Quick to Cook – Unlike larger bones (like a whole carcass), wings break down relatively fast, producing a delicious broth in a shorter time.
Veggies and Aromatics
A few basic ingredients for this broth to keep it simple are carrots, leeks, and celery, which will elevate this soup. A bouquet garni of bay leaves, thyme, sage, and whole peppercorns adds a warm and aromatic touch. Mixing these simple ingredients will make this comforting winter soup delicate and tasty while bringing this irresistible smell to the house.
The Technique
Here are a few tips on making your soup’s broth clear and ultra tasty:
- Sear the wings first in olive oil until brown; this gives extra depth to the broth.
- Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps keep your soup beautifully clear. (Check out this link to learn more about the importance of rice cleaning.)
- Don’t boil; simmer. Slow and steady bubbles are the key to a clear broth.
- A secret trick from Chefs: Always add a touch of apple cider vinegar at the end of cooking your soup. Just a tablespoon is enough. It will balance out the soup’s natural sweetness and enhance its taste. Don’t worry—you won’t feel the acidity; trust me.
Homemade Chicken Wing Soup with Veggies and Rice
Ingredients
Broth
- 700 g chicken wings
- 2 l water
- 1 carrot
- 1 leek
- 1 celery
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 bouquet garni
- 10 peppercorn
The Soup
- 100 g long grain rice
- 2 carrots
- 2 leeks
- 1 celery
- 150 g chicken from the wings
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a Dutch oven or big pot to high heat, and sear both sides of the wings in olive oil until golden.
- Add the veggies, bouquet garni and peppercorn and cover with water.
- Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 1 hour.
- Double-filter the broth, first with a strainer, and then a fine-meshed sieve to make it clear. Let the wings cool down before collecting the meat from the bones.
- Cut the soup veggies into small pieces and rinse the rice in a fine-meshed sieve until the water gets totally clear.
- Bring the broth once more to a simmer, then add the carrots, leeks, celery and rice, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken and a touch of apple cider vinegar in the end.
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Such a yummy way to warm up during this chilly week! I already want to make another batch.
This is classic comfort food, and I love it. I’ll be making this for the rest of the winter.
Comfort food at its best!
I made this homemade chicken wing broth soup, and it was pure comfort in a bowl! The rich, flavorful broth, tender chicken, and hearty veggies made it perfect for a chilly night. Definitely a new go-to for cozy meals!
I think there is nothing like a homemade broth! So easy and yummy!
Made this for my sick mom. She really enjoyed it.
Yes, it’s a great soup to get back on your feet!