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Chicken Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy rich, filling, easy to make, and loaded with chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 315kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Butter or Ghee or olive oil
  • lb Wild Mushroom Mix sliced if too big
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves pressed
  • 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Large Carrot sliced
  • 2 Celery Stalks sliced
  • 7 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Wild Rice Mix
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Milk Any works. used 2%
  • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to your taste
  • Fresh thyme, to garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter or ghee in a large stockpot over medium-high heat (if using oil add oil).
  • Add in onions, mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning and sauté for about 5-6 minutes. Stir in carrots, chicken, celery, broth, and rice. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot.
  • Simmer until the rice and chicken are cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. Take the chicken out and using 2 forks shred it, then return to the pan. Add in milk, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your taste and give it a good mix. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Then serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Poaching the whole chicken breasts in the broth not only gives the chicken and broth a richer flavor, but it also protects the chicken from overcooking.
  • In a pinch, you could use rotisserie chicken.
  • Make sure you let your veggies sweat, this draws out their flavors.
  • For the best seasoning, make sure to salt at each stage of cooking. 
  • Portobello mushrooms give this soup an even richer taste.
  • Gently simmer your soup after you have added in the liquids. This way all flavors of the ingredients will meld better and the soup will taste better overall.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1678IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg