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Creamy mushroom chicken soup with wild rice, chicken, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and thyme

Mushroom Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Vegetables

Mushroom chicken soup with wild rice and vegetables is a hearty, creamy soup with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and satisfying wild rice. It is a comforting choice for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound (454 g) mushrooms, sliced
Vegetables and Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
Soup Base
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice or a blend of rice including wild rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 10–15 minutes, until their liquid has evaporated. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same pot. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook for 8–10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the garlic and thyme to the softened vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the wild rice, cooked chicken, and reserved mushrooms. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  5. Stir in the milk or cream and grated Parmesan. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and blended into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Cooking time can vary depending on the type of rice used. For the optional dried-mushroom variation, use 1 ounce (28 g) dried mushrooms soaked in 1 cup just-boiled water for 20 minutes, then add the mushroom water to the soup.