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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

4.9 from 7 reviews

Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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For the Mushrooms:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced

For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice (or a blend of rice including wild rice)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mushrooms: Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms have released their liquids and the liquid has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes, before setting aside.
  2. Soup: Melt the butter in the pan, add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Mix in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the broth, rice, chicken, and mushrooms, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Mix in the milk and cheese and cook until the cheese has melted, before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe