Description
Comforting creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup brings rustic warmth to winter dinner tables. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, offering rich layers of flavor you’ll savor with each satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
Grains and Vegetables:
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to brown and release their rich earthy flavors.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and briefly warm through for 2 minutes, blending the proteins seamlessly.
- Pour in wild rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and optional white wine, creating a luxurious liquid base.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary into the mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Elevate heat to boiling point, then immediately reduce to low, covering the pot to simmer for 40-45 minutes until wild rice reaches tender consistency.
- Periodically stir the soup to prevent rice from adhering to pot bottom and ensure even cooking throughout.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning as needed, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- When rice is perfectly cooked and soup has slightly thickened, remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum enjoyment and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Toast wild rice beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and improve overall soup texture.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save preparation time and add extra flavor depth.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid content – add more broth for thinner soup or simmer longer for thicker result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-54 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg