Creamy Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Soup Recipe
A rich, comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty wild rice in a creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in wild rice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–50 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream; simmer 5 more minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning and remove the bay leaf.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, whisk 1 tbsp flour into the sautéed vegetables before adding broth.
This soup reheats well but may thicken; add extra broth when reheating.