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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Wild Rice Soup: A Cozy Delight!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting and creamy soup made with chicken, wild rice, and mushrooms, perfect for chilly days.


Ingredients

  • πŸ” Chicken breast – 2 cups, cooked and shredded
  • 🌾 Wild rice – 1 cup, uncooked
  • πŸ„ Mushrooms – 2 cups, sliced (preferably cremini or button)
  • πŸ§… Onion – 1 medium, diced
  • πŸ§„ Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • πŸ— Chicken broth – 6 cups
  • πŸ₯› Heavy cream – 1 cup
  • 🌿 Fresh thyme – 1 teaspoon, dried or 2 teaspoons fresh
  • 🌿 Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
  • πŸ§‚ Salt – to taste
  • πŸ§‚ Pepper – to taste
  • πŸ›’οΈ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons (for sautΓ©ing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken, dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and slicing the mushrooms.
  2. If using raw chicken, cook it in boiling water or sautΓ© it in olive oil until fully cooked, then shred.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sautΓ© the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in uncooked wild rice, then add chicken broth and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
  6. Once the wild rice is tender, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, mixing gently.
  7. Add shredded chicken and heat through for about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Homemade broth can enhance the soup’s richness.
  • Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with milk.
  • Let the soup simmer longer for deeper flavors.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: creamy soup, chicken soup, wild rice soup, mushroom soup, comfort food