Description
Creamy comfort chicken mushroom wild rice soup brings warmth and richness to winter dining, blending hearty ingredients with subtle herb-infused depths. Soul-satisfying flavors merge tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice into a luxurious bowl you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the aromatics release their fragrant essence and the onion becomes translucent.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the pot, allowing them to soften and develop a rich, caramelized texture for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine uncooked wild rice, shredded chicken, and chicken broth, stirring to create a harmonious mixture. Elevate the temperature and bring the contents to a robust boil.
- Reduce heat to low once boiling, allowing the wild rice to gently simmer and absorb the savory liquid. Continue cooking for 30 minutes, periodically checking rice tenderness according to package guidelines.
- Enrich the soup’s consistency by introducing heavy cream, creating a luxurious and velvety texture. Calibrate the flavor profile with strategic salt and pepper seasoning.
- Present the soup in warm bowls, ensuring each serving captures the comforting blend of creamy, hearty ingredients. Serve immediately while the temperature remains optimal for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap wild rice for quinoa or brown rice to create a gluten-free alternative that maintains a hearty texture.
- Reduce cream content by using half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter, lower-calorie version without sacrificing richness.
- Enhance protein by adding extra shredded rotisserie chicken or diced turkey for more substantial meal satisfaction.
- Boost vegetable nutrition by incorporating additional chopped vegetables like carrots or celery during the sautéing stage for extra depth and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg