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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms

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A warm and comforting wild rice soup filled with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, savory broth, perfect for autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Toss in the sliced carrots and diced celery, sautéing for another 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Add the rinsed wild rice and stir to combine, letting it soak up the flavors for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in the shredded chicken and sliced mushrooms, adding the dried thyme and rosemary.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, simmering for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  10. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Substitute wild rice with brown rice if desired, adjusting cooking time accordingly.

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