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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Comforting Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup – A Cozy Fall Favorite

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food for chilly days. With a creamy broth, tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and earthy mushrooms, this soup delivers warmth and nourishment in every spoonful. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a relaxing weekend meal — it’s wholesome, hearty, and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed)
  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Mushrooms: Stir in mushrooms and cook 7–8 minutes until golden and reduced, releasing their moisture.
  3. Simmer with Rice and Broth: Add wild rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer 40–45 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Add Chicken: Stir in shredded cooked chicken. If using leftover or rotisserie chicken, add it at this stage.
  5. Prepare the Cream Base: In a small saucepan, whisk milk (or half-and-half) with flour over medium heat until thick and smooth. Slowly pour into soup, stirring constantly.
  6. Simmer and Serve: Continue simmering for 10 minutes until soup thickens slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or biscuits.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and rich flavor.
  • Wild rice blends add texture and color — avoid instant rice.
  • For extra creaminess, replace part of the milk with heavy cream.
  • Don’t skip sautéing the mushrooms; it builds deep flavor.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Soups, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Comfort Soup Recipe, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Mushroom Chicken Soup, Creamy Fall Soup, Hearty Chicken Soup, Cozy Dinner Ideas, Lyndy’s Kitchen, Meal Prep Soups, Comforting Recipes

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