🍲 Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
This hearty soup combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, wild rice, vegetables, and a creamy broth. It’s perfect for cold weather and makes 6–8 servings.
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🧾 Ingredients
For the Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
250 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Rice & Broth
¾ cup wild rice blend, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
Creamy Base
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra black pepper
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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken.
3. Cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
1. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery.
2. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and mushrooms.
4. Cook another 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.
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Step 3: Add Seasonings
1. Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well for about 30 seconds.
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Step 4: Add Rice and Broth
1. Return the chicken to the pot.
2. Add the rinsed wild rice.
3. Pour in the chicken broth.
4. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Step 5: Simmer
1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Cover partially and simmer for 40–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
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Step 6: Make the Cream Sauce
In a separate saucepan:
1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter.
2. Whisk in the flour.
3. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk.
5. Add the cream.
6. Cook until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
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Step 7: Combine
1. Pour the cream mixture into the soup.
2. Stir well.
3. Simmer gently for another 5–10 minutes.
Do not boil vigorously after adding the cream.
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🍽️ Serving
Ladle into bowls and garnish with:
Fresh parsley
Extra black pepper
Serve with:
Crusty bread
Dinner rolls
Garlic toast
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🌟 Tips for Best Results
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay tender.
A wild rice blend cooks faster than pure wild rice.
For a thicker soup, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the cream base.
For extra mushroom flavor, use a mix of button, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms.
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🧊 Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently over low heat.
Add a splash of broth or milk if the soup thickens too much.
This soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with chicken, mushrooms, and wild rice for a satisfying meal. 🍄🍗🥣