Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

To Be Tasty juillet 07, 2024

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice (or a blend including wild rice)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan), grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Cook the Mushrooms:

    • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
    • Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquids and the liquid has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.

  2. Sauté Vegetables:

    • In the same pot, melt another tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
    • Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. Add Aromatics:

    • Stir in chopped garlic and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. Simmer the Soup:

    • Pour in chicken broth, wild rice, cooked chicken, and the cooked mushrooms (reserve some for garnish if desired).
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the type of rice used.

  5. Add Milk and Cheese:

    • Stir in milk (or cream) and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the soup.

  6. Season and Serve:

    • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Optional Enhancements:

    • For an intensified mushroom flavor, soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of just boiled water for 20 minutes. Chop the soaked mushrooms and add them along with the garlic. Use the mushroom soaking water along with the chicken broth.
    • For added depth, stir in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste in step 5 before seasoning with salt and pepper.

  8. Serve:

    • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with reserved cooked mushrooms (if any) and additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
    • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

  • This hearty Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup is comforting and flavorful, perfect for colder days.
  • Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more broth or milk as desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade soup!

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