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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

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This Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken, wild rice, and earthy mushrooms simmer in a creamy, herb-infused broth. It’s the perfect cozy recipe for cold nights or comforting meal prep.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced; rotisserie works well)
  • ¾ cup wild rice blend (uncooked)
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or baby bella)
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried herbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well to coat.
  6. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  7. Add wild rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  8. Stir in cooked chicken and heat through.
  9. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream or half-and-half. Let the soup thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
  10. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap chicken with turkey for a great use of leftovers.
  • For dairy-free, use coconut milk or blend some of the soup to thicken naturally.
  • Use pre-cooked rice to reduce cook time.
  • To make it gluten-free, skip the flour or use cornstarch as a thickener.
  • Freezes well—just reheat gently with extra broth or milk to loosen.

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