05/17/2026
🥣 Cozy Homemade Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup 🍄🍗
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of homemade soup on a cozy evening! This Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl. With its rich, creamy broth, tender shredded chicken, earthy mushrooms, and perfectly cooked wild rice, every single spoonful literally melts in your mouth. 🤤✨
It's thick, comforting, and incredibly easy to make in just one pot!
🛒 Ingredients
The Base & Veggies:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced
8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
The Protein & Grain:
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs (or 2 cups shredded leftover rotisserie chicken)
3/4 cup wild rice blend (uncooked)
4 cups chicken broth
The Creamy Finish & Seasoning:
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Brown the Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for another 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms are beautifully browned and fragrant.
Simmer the Soup: Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir well to coat them. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the uncooked chicken breasts, wild rice, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 35–40 minutes (until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked).
Shred & Finish: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot, shred them using two forks, and stir the chicken back into the soup.
Make it Creamy: Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream and a handful of fresh parsley. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken up before serving.