Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring creamy wild rice, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water.
- Melt butter in a pot and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Stir in wild rice, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add shredded chicken and heavy cream. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice.
- For a thicker soup, add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American