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Cozy Copycat Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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This recipe unfolds the story of comfort with a creamy, hearty chicken and wild rice soup, reminiscent of your favorite restaurant version. It is simple to make for a filling weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice blend
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes until they release their moisture.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. This creates the base for your rich creamy broth.
  4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken, cooked wild rice, half-and-half, thyme, pepper, and salt.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup gently simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Do not allow the soup to boil once the dairy is added.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the hearty grain soup into bowls and garnish each serving with fresh parsley before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian wild rice soup option, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and use cooked, shredded oyster mushrooms or white beans instead of chicken.
  • If you are using uncooked wild rice, cook it separately according to package directions before adding it to the soup.
  • This recipe reheats well, making it perfect for meal prep. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.

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