Description
This Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. A comforting bowl made with roasted mushrooms, tender chicken, and nutty wild rice—perfect for chilly nights or meal-prepping ahead.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup wild rice, rinsed
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.
2. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook chicken for 15–20 minutes or until fully cooked.
4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
5. Stir in wild rice and simmer uncovered for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender but chewy.
6. Add roasted mushrooms, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer another 5–10 minutes.
7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes more until thickened.
8. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove herb stems and serve hot.
Notes
Roast the mushrooms separately to avoid sogginess and deepen the flavor.
If freezing, skip the cream until reheating for the best texture.
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken soup, wild rice soup, roasted mushrooms, creamy soup