Description
Comforting creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup delivers hearty woodland flavors in one luxurious bowl. Savory herbs and tender chicken blend with earthy mushrooms, promising warmth and satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Grains:
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup wild rice or rice blend
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Liquids and Dairy:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Elevate sliced mushrooms in a sizzling pan over medium-high heat, using butter until liquids evaporate and edges caramelize, approximately 10-15 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a separate dish.
- Utilize the same pan to soften diced onions, carrots, and celery in melted butter, creating a fragrant vegetable base for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and thyme, allowing aromatics to release their intense flavors for roughly 1 minute.
- Combine chicken broth, wild rice, precooked chicken, and previously sauteed mushrooms into the pan. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and allow ingredients to meld together, ensuring wild rice becomes tender and absorbs surrounding flavors, approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Incorporate milk and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until cheese melts smoothly into the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to create a balanced, rich flavor profile.
Notes
- Maximize mushroom flavor by allowing them to caramelize and release their natural moisture, developing a rich, deep taste during the sautéing process.
- Use a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and white button to add complexity and depth to the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting wild rice with quinoa or using a gluten-free alternative, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded chicken or incorporating plant-based protein like chickpeas for a more substantial and nutritious soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg