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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A comforting and hearty Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup featuring tender mushrooms, diced chicken, and nutty wild rice in a rich, creamy broth, enhanced with parmesan cheese and aromatic thyme.

Ingredients

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Mushroom Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 ounce dried mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for soaking dried mushrooms, optional)

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped

Soup Base

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice or mixed rice blend
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquids and the liquid evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. For enhanced mushroom flavor, soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes, chop them, and add together with fresh mushrooms and the soaking liquid in step 4.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped garlic and thyme. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Simmer Soup: Add chicken broth, wild rice, cooked chicken, fresh and soaked mushrooms (with soaking liquid if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes, adjusting time based on rice package instructions.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in milk or cream and grated parmesan. If desired, add 2 tablespoons white miso paste before seasoning. Cook until cheese melts. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Cooking time for rice may vary depending on the rice type; follow package instructions accordingly.
  • Soaking dried mushrooms enhances the soup’s mushroom flavor; add the soaking liquid along with broth for more depth.
  • White miso paste adds an umami boost; add before seasoning for best integration.
  • You can substitute cream with milk for a lighter soup.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and flavor compared to pre-grated cheese.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/creamy-mushroom-chicken-and-wild-rice-soup-recipe/