Description
Hearty mushroom chicken and wild rice soup delivers comfort straight from a rustic kitchen in Wisconsin. Earthy mushrooms, tender chicken, and nutty wild rice blend into a rich, warming bowl that embraces you with deep, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 diced onion
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 1 lb (454 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Liquid and Dairy:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) butter
- 1 cup (185 g) wild rice or rice blend with wild rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Elevate mushroom depth by caramelizing them in butter over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing complete liquid evaporation. Transfer richly browned mushrooms to a separate container.
- Using the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in remaining butter until vegetables soften and onions become translucent, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Introduce minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking briefly until aromatic, roughly 45-60 seconds. Exercise caution to prevent garlic from burning.
- Incorporate chicken broth, wild rice, cooked chicken, and reserved mushrooms. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 20-30 minutes, monitoring rice tenderness and adding liquid if necessary.
- Integrate milk or cream and grated Parmesan cheese, allowing soup to simmer an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese completely dissolves and creates a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
Notes
- Take time to cook mushrooms thoroughly, allowing them to release moisture and concentrate their rich, earthy flavor for a deeper taste profile.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Wild rice takes longer to cook, so monitor liquid levels and add extra broth if needed to prevent burning or sticking.
- Add milk or cream at the end to prevent curdling and maintain a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg