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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a cozy comfort food delight that combines tender chicken, wild rice, and mushrooms in a rich and creamy broth, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or baby bella)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (uncooked)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
  • Crusty bread for serving (optional, but highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are golden and tender.
  3. Add wild rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream. Optional: mix flour with a bit of broth to make a slurry, then stir it in to thicken. Let everything simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls, garnish with thyme or parsley, and serve with toasted bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, add the optional flour slurry.
  • Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/creamy-chicken-wild-rice-soup-recipe/