Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

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A slight variation on a recipe I received from a fellow Minnesota farm wife. A delicious soup that can also easily be cooked in a slow cooker and freezes well.

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A bowl of Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup on a table
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 finely chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • ½ cup sliced carrots

  • ½ pound fresh sliced mushrooms

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups cooked wild rice

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup slivered almonds

  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry

  • 2 cups half-and-half

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup recipe ingredients on a marble counter

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2 more minutes. Then add flour and stir well.

    Sautéed vegetables and chicken mixture in a pot with a wooden spoon

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

  3. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.

    A pot of simmering broth with mushrooms being stirred

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

  4. Add rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds, and sherry.

    A pot of mushroom and herb broth being stirred

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

  5. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.)

    A creamy soup mixture with mushrooms and vegetables in a pot

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

  6. Enjoy!

    A bowl of Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Soup on a table

    Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529 Calories
32g Fat
29g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1514mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 819mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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