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Wild Rice Chicken Soup

Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup That Heals the Soul

Comforting Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup is packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and wholesome vegetables. Versatile and gluten-free, it's a family favorite for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Roasting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 1 cup Dry Wild Rice Blend brown rice can work in a pinch
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 2 medium Shallots chopped
  • 8 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or dried if fresh unavailable
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Sage or dried if fresh unavailable
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional based on spice preference
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or any leafy greens
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or whole milk, coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter for roasting mushrooms, can use oil
  • 8 oz Mixed Mushrooms shiitake, cremini, or button mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary or garlic powder if fresh is not handy
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest or lime zest as a substitute
For the Roasted Mushrooms
  • 8 oz Mixed Mushrooms any variety you prefer
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter or oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary or dried if fresh unavailable
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest or lime zest as a substitute

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Soup Preparation
  1. In your slow cooker, combine boneless skinless chicken breasts, dry wild rice blend, chopped carrots, celery, shallots, low-sodium chicken broth, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme and sage. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, then cook on low for 5-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
  2. Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, then stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Let this soup simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.
Mushroom Roasting
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a baking sheet, melt salted butter and toss in mixed mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and lemon zest. Spread the mushrooms in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Final Assembly
  1. Once the mushrooms are roasted, stir them into the warm soup, incorporating any remaining butter from the baking sheet.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing each with fresh rosemary and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce the heavy cream and increase broth while still achieving a creamy texture. If the soup thickens during storage, stir in a bit of reserved broth while reheating.

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