Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken soup is the epitome of comfort food, and this easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is among my favorite variations on the theme. Ready in just 40 minutes, this big-batch soup recipe is crowd-pleasing and perfect for meal prep or parties.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings (1 cup each)

Calories 174kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 medium onion finely diced (about 1 cup)
1 carrot finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 celery rib finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons Morton Nature’s Season seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken base
1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet seasoning
2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups half and half or heavy cream
minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional

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Instructions

In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, Morton's Nature Seasoning, and poultry seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and released most of their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in one cup of broth until no lumps of flour remain.
Stir in remaining broth, chicken base, Kitchen Bouquet seasoning, chicken, and cooked wild rice. Heat until barely simmering, about 180 degrees.
Stir in half and half and return to 180 degrees (do not boil). Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper) and garnish with fresh parsley. Or, transfer to a slow cooker and keep warm.

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Notes

White button mushrooms: Or baby portobello mushrooms. I prefer the texture and flavor of fresh mushrooms, but canned mushrooms work in a pinch.
Morton Nature’s Season Seasoning Blend: Salt, black pepper, sugar, onion, garlic, parsley, celery seed, and some of brand's secret spice additions star in this complex-tasting spice mix. I buy this online to sprinkle into soups, roasted vegetables, dips, and beyond.
Poultry seasoning: Snag a jar from the spice aisle or buy poultry seasoning online, or to make Homemade Poultry Seasoning, combine 2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 3/4 teaspoon ground rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper. You'll just need 1/4 teaspoon, so store the rest in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Chicken broth: Follow my method for Homemade Chicken Broth or buy it in cartons or cans.
Chicken base: Similar to bullion cubes, chicken base is a concentrated form of chicken stock solid as a powder or paste. I love Better than Bouillon's paste.
Kitchen Bouquet seasoning: A little bit goes a long way. Again, you can find this online if it's not available in your supermarket. Solid alternatives include Worcestershire sauce, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, dark soy sauce, or Maggi Liquid Seasoning.
Cooked chicken: Leftover or Rotisserie chicken; diced or shredded. After the holidays, this wild rice soup is a terrific vehicle for leftover turkey, too.
Cooked wild rice: Look for black rice or a wild rice blend. Either way, cook the rice according to package instructions before adding it to the soup.
Yield: My Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe makes 14 1-cup appetizer or side dish-sized servings.

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