Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and hearty soup combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and chewy wild rice in a velvety broth enhanced with heavy cream. Ideal for cozy family dinners or movie nights, this recipe promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a delightful dish that will quickly become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini and button mix)
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 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.
- Add diced chicken breasts, cooking until golden brown.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and rinsed wild rice; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme; bring to a boil then simmer for about 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale. Swap chicken for turkey or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.