Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup -- CLONED
This Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect combination of earthy mushrooms, hearty chicken, and creamy goodness—perfect for cozy nights in! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice or a blend of rice including wild rice
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan and cook the mushrooms for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 8-10 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the broth, wild rice, chicken, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the milk and parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
he cooking time may vary depending on the kind of rice that you use. if the package that says to cook the rice for more or less time, go with that time.Option: Soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of just boiled water for 20 minutes before chopping the mushrooms and adding along with the garlic and adding the mushroom water along with the broth for an even more intense mushroom flavour!Option: Add 2 tablespoons white miso paste in step 5 before seasoning with salt and pepper.
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