@foody7: This Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup combines deeply seared chicken breast, earthy sautéed mushrooms, and wild rice in a luxurious, velvety garlic-herb reduction. ⏱️ Cook Time & Yield • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 35 minutes • Total Time: 50 minutes • Yield: 4 to 6 generous servings 🛒 Ingredients • Chicken & Starches: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced into bite-sized pieces • The Grains: 1 cup long-grain wild rice, thoroughly rinsed • The Produce: 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms (thickly sliced), 1 medium yellow onion (diced), 2 carrots (sliced), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 4 cloves garlic (minced). • Liquids & Aromatics: 4 cups high-quality low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup water, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. • Fats & Seasonings: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening), sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and sear for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the savory drippings behind. 2. Sauté the Aromatics: Turn the heat down to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Drop in the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms turn beautifully golden brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until highly fragrant. 3. Build the Thickener & Simmer: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour evenly over the sautéed vegetables. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and water, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any delicious browned bits (fond) stuck to the bottom of the pot. 4. Cook the Wild Rice: Stir in the rinsed wild rice, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and the seared chicken along with its resting juices. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately drop the heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice grains open up and are completely tender. 5. Finish with Velvet Cream: Remove the pot from the burner heat. Discard the woody thyme stems and the bay leaf. Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream while stirring continuously to build a smooth, velvety emulsion. Taste the broth and adjust with extra sea salt or cracked black pepper if needed. Allow the soup to sit uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken beautifully before ladling into bowls. #soup #mushroom #mushroomsoup #homecooking #homemaderecipe Follow for more recipes.

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