Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup
40 min.
40
76kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with a delightful bowl of Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup. This comforting dish is the perfect antidote to chilly days and makes for an ideal starter or a satisfying snack. It serves a generous 40 people, so it’s perfect for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead!

Imagine the rich aroma of sautéed onions, celery, and mushrooms wafting through your home, setting the stage for a meal that not only warms the body but also nourishes the soul. The combination of tender shredded chicken and a flavorful wild rice mix provides a wholesome base, while a hint of dry white wine enriches the overall experience. Each spoonful is creamy, savory, and brimming with textures that will keep your guests coming back for more.

With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to put together this sumptuous soup. The use of half-and-half adds a luxurious creaminess that balances perfectly with the earthy flavors of the mushrooms and the heartiness of the rice. Whether you serve it as a starter or a main course, don’t forget to garnish it with fresh parsley and cracked pepper for that extra touch of elegance. Dive into this culinary delight and let it evoke warmth and comfort with every spoonful!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup celery chopped
  • cups chicken shredded cooked
  • 10 cup chicken broth divided
  • tablespoons wine dry white
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • cup onion chopped
  • leaves pepper fresh
  • 12 oz rice long-grain wild

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Bring rice, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 seasoning packet from rice mix to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. (Reserve remaining seasoning packet for another use.)
  2. Meanwhile, melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms, onion, and celery, and cook, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute, or until thickened and bubbly. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 cups broth, and cook, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Whisk in half-and-half and wine. Stir in mushroom mixture, chicken, and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. (Do not boil.)
  5. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein19.77%
Fat35.88%
Carbs44.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.23
Glycemic Load
4.25
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.0834782420779%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.09kcal
3.8%
Fat:3.06g
4.71%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.22%
Carbohydrates:8.51g
2.84%
Net Carbohydrates:7.81g
2.84%
Sugar:0.85g
0.95%
Cholesterol:12.79mg
4.26%
Sodium:243.9mg
10.6%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:3.8g
7.59%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.24%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.25%
Phosphorus:61.77mg
6.18%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.53%
Magnesium:18.82mg
4.7%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.69%
Selenium:3.1µg
4.43%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.69%
Copper:0.07mg
3.52%
Folate:13.54µg
3.39%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.94%
Fiber:0.71g
2.83%
Potassium:90.08mg
2.57%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.31%
Iron:0.4mg
2.21%
Vitamin A:89.62IU
1.79%
Calcium:11.22mg
1.12%
Vitamin K:1.18µg
1.12%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes