Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
This rich and heartyChicken Mushroom Wild Rice Soupis the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a creamy broth, it’s a delicious, filling dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cupwild rice1lb chicken breast, diced2 cupsmushrooms, sliced1onion, chopped3cloves garlic, minced4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 1lb chicken breast, diced2 cupsmushrooms, sliced1onion, chopped3cloves garlic, minced4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cupsmushrooms, sliced1onion, chopped3cloves garlic, minced4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 1onion, chopped3cloves garlic, minced4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 3cloves garlic, minced4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cupschicken broth1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cupheavy cream2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoonthymeSalt and pepper, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1️⃣Sauté Aromatics:In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.2️⃣Cook the Chicken:Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.3️⃣Add Mushrooms:Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to release their moisture and develop flavor.4️⃣Add Rice and Broth:Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.5️⃣Simmer:Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 40–45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender. Stir occasionally.6️⃣Add Cream and Serve:Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 2️⃣Cook the Chicken:Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- 3️⃣Add Mushrooms:Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to release their moisture and develop flavor.4️⃣Add Rice and Broth:Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.5️⃣Simmer:Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 40–45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender. Stir occasionally.6️⃣Add Cream and Serve:Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 4️⃣Add Rice and Broth:Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.5️⃣Simmer:Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 40–45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender. Stir occasionally.6️⃣Add Cream and Serve:Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 5️⃣Simmer:Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 40–45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
- 6️⃣Add Cream and Serve:Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.Add fresh spinach or kale at the end for a boost of greens.
Add fresh spinach or kale at the end for a boost of greens.