Description
This creamy mushroom, chicken, and wild rice soup is a comforting and hearty meal with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
1 cup wild rice
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions and set it aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, cooked wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, stirring everything together.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and milk. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
To reheat, warm on the stovetop over low heat. Add a splash of chicken broth or milk if the soup is too thick.
The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
If you prefer a dairy-free version, swap the heavy cream and milk with coconut milk or a dairy-free cream substitute.
To make the soup spicier, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño with the onions and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
