Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup features tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice bathed in a rich, creamy broth. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth and flavor, making it a delightful meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned (around 8 minutes).
- Stir in chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add wild rice to the pot, cover, and cook according to package instructions (approximately 45 minutes) until tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, then return it to the pot along with heavy cream and dried thyme. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg