Description
Warm comfort flows through this hearty chicken mushroom wild rice soup, blending robust Wisconsin woodland flavors with creamy richness. Comforting ingredients meld into a soul-soothing bowl you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, diced
Grains and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) wild rice
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium temperature, gently sweating onions and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce diced chicken pieces, searing until golden brown and developing rich caramelized edges.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, allowing them to release moisture and concentrate their earthy flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, sprinkle wild rice, and season with thyme, salt, and pepper, creating a robust liquid base.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and maintaining a steady low temperature for 40-45 minutes.
- As rice reaches tender consistency, transform the soup’s texture by slowly stirring in velvety heavy cream.
- Allow cream to integrate and warm through without reaching a boil, ensuring a smooth, luxurious finish.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, presenting a comforting, hearty meal ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Swap white rice for quinoa or brown rice to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Cut calories by using half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra chicken or incorporating plant-based protein like tofu for vegetarian alternatives.
- Use homemade chicken broth to control sodium levels and deepen the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg