Description
A rich and cozy Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup — filled with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a velvety cream base for the perfect comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28.25 g)
- 16 ounces mushrooms (453.59 g), a mix of shiitake and baby portobello, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15 g)
- 3 cups chicken stock (709.77 ml)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (453.59 g)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream (236.59 ml)
- 3 cups wild rice (492 g), cooked
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Gradually pour in the chicken stock while whisking to avoid lumps.
3. Add chicken breasts, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4. Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked wild rice. Mix well and heat through.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a creamy, comforting meal.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for the heavy cream.
You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
Wild rice adds a nutty flavor and hearty texture, but brown or white rice can be used in a pinch.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — reheat gently over low heat to preserve creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, chicken wild rice soup, comfort food, hearty soup