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Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms

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Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms is a hearty, comforting soup packed with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, caramelized mushrooms, and nutrient-rich vegetables. Finished with fresh herbs, cream, and parmesan, this elegant soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 1/2 cups dry wild rice blend

6 carrots, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

2 medium shallots, chopped

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups fresh baby spinach or kale

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 cup heavy cream or whole milk

1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving

Kosher salt and black pepper

6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

2 pounds mixed mushrooms, roughly torn

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

4 cloves garlic, smashed

Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss mushrooms with melted butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and caramelized. Remove rosemary and garlic.
  2. In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, wild rice, carrots, celery, shallots, chicken broth, thyme, sage, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
  4. Stir in roasted mushrooms, spinach or kale, parsley, cream, and parmesan. Simmer 5–10 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is creamy. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve hot with extra parmesan and fresh herbs for garnish.

Notes

Use brown or white rice if wild rice blend is unavailable.

Substitute coconut milk for cream for a dairy-free option.

Add extra vegetables like zucchini or parsnips.

Swap chicken for turkey breast or thighs if preferred.

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