Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and wholesome wild rice, all simmered in a luscious creamy broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned

Remove from pot and set aside

In the same pot, add onions, garlic, and mushrooms

Cook until softened

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes

Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps

Add uncooked wild rice, dried thyme, salt, and pepper

Bring to a boil

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until rice is tender

Stir in cooked chicken and heavy cream

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley