Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup
A comforting and hearty soup combining tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables in a creamy broth, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
spices
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
grain
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
liquid
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
greens (optional)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)
garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms; sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add rice and broth; bring to boil.
- Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in cream and greens if using; heat through.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.