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Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Nights

This Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a comforting blend of earthy flavors and creamy texture, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best flavor
  • 1 cup wild rice provides chewy texture
  • 8 ounces mixed mushrooms fresh and dried for umami
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half/coconut milk for lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste optional for extra umami
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt to enhance flavors
  • to taste pepper to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Clean and slice mushrooms, dice onion, and garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Introduce chopped chicken to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is browned but not fully cooked.
  4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add wild rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and miso paste if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chop ingredients uniformly and soak dried mushrooms for 20 minutes in hot water before cooking to enhance umami flavor.

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