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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
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5.3 from 12 reviews

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, rich mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a creamy, flavorful broth enhanced with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners, it blends earthy mushroom flavors with creamy textures and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped

Dairy & Butter

  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

Protein & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
  • 1 cup wild rice or a blend including wild rice

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and it evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. Set mushrooms aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic and Thyme: Mix in chopped garlic and thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Simmer Soup: Pour in chicken broth, add wild rice, cooked chicken, and cooked mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, approximately 20-30 minutes. Adjust cooking time based on rice package instructions.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in milk or cream and grated parmesan cheese, cooking until cheese melts completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Cooking time for the rice may vary, so follow the package instructions if different from suggested timing.
  • For a deeper mushroom flavor, soak 1 ounce dried mushrooms in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes, chop, and add along with garlic. Use mushroom soaking water with the broth.
  • Optional: Add 2 tablespoons white miso paste in the final step before seasoning to add umami depth.

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Keywords: mushroom chicken soup, wild rice soup, creamy chicken soup, comforting soup, easy dinner soup

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