Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Fast, Flavorful, and Comforting – The Ultimate Cozy Bowl!
When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of rich, creamy, and hearty soup. This Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice, all simmered together in a luxuriously creamy broth. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out—simple ingredients, big flavors, and all made in one pot!
This is comfort food at its finest, perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or just when you need a bowl of something deliciously cozy. Let’s get cooking!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
A rich, hearty, and creamy soup packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice, all simmered in a luxurious, cheesy broth. This one-pot comfort food is easy to make and perfect for chilly nights!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 Ib mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice (or a blend with wild rice)
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and the liquid evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and thyme and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the wild rice, cooked chicken, and sautéed mushrooms. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let it simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes (or follow the rice package instructions).
- Stir in the milk (or cream) and grated Parmesan, cooking until the cheese is fully melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Rice Cooking Time: Cooking times may vary based on the type of rice used. Adjust accordingly.
Boost the Mushroom Flavor: Soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of hot water for 20 minutes. Chop and add them along with the garlic, incorporating the mushroom soaking liquid into the broth.
Miso Twist: Stir in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste in Step 5 before seasoning for an extra depth of umami.
Boost the Mushroom Flavor: Soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of hot water for 20 minutes. Chop and add them along with the garlic, incorporating the mushroom soaking liquid into the broth.
Miso Twist: Stir in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste in Step 5 before seasoning for an extra depth of umami.
