Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
This Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and comforting dish combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a rich, cheesy broth. It’s perfect for chilly days, offering a creamy texture balanced by fresh vegetables and aromatic thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Meat
- 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
Pantry
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice (or a blend including wild rice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook them until they release their liquids and the liquid evaporates completely, about 10-15 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped garlic and thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken broth, add the wild rice, cooked chicken, and previously cooked mushrooms. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until the rice is tender, approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the milk or cream and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Cook gently until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice; ensure it’s tender before serving.
- For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- To make the soup gluten-free, confirm the chicken broth is gluten-free.
Keywords: Creamy mushroom chicken soup, wild rice soup, hearty chicken soup, comforting mushroom soup, easy stovetop soup
