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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Make this hearty, comforting chicken and wild rice soup with a rich, homemade cream base. It is simple enough for a weeknight dinner and delivers a satisfying, thick texture perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice blend
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, and poultry seasoning to the pot. Cook until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the cooked wild rice and shredded chicken. Let the soup heat through for about 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream. Heat gently until the soup is hot, but do not let it boil after adding the cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cook your wild rice blend according to package directions before starting the soup.
  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the cream in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Stir in the cream before serving.
  • You can substitute turkey for chicken if you have leftovers.

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