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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: A Wholesome Delight

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A cozy, nourishing soup featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and wild rice in a rich, creamy broth without the heaviness of cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken, slice mushrooms, chop onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Rinse wild rice under cold water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in garlic and thyme, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  7. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in wild rice, chicken broth, and almond milk. Mix well.
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
  10. Add carrots and celery (if using) in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  11. Adjust seasoning, let sit a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in. Use homemade broth for enhanced flavor. To thicken, whisk 1 tbsp of flour with water and stir in during the last 10 minutes.

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Keywords: chicken soup, wild rice, creamy soup, healthy comfort food

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