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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup is the perfect comfort food, combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a velvety broth. Easy to prepare, it’s a hearty dish ideal for cozy dinners or meal prepping.


Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded

1 cup wild rice, rinsed

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

1 cup carrots, diced

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp ground sage

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and brown.
  3. Stir in carrots, thyme, and sage. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add rinsed wild rice. Cook for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Stir in shredded chicken, milk, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until creamy and heated through.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Substitute chickpeas or tofu for chicken to make it vegetarian.

For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch or rice flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Coconut or almond milk can replace dairy for a lighter, dairy-free soup.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 380 kcal