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Chicken Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavors. This easy weeknight dinner will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight for a nourishing meal that your family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 6 cups Less-sodium chicken broth Swanson
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2/3 cup Chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 14 oz Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4.5 oz Long grain rice & wild rice combo I used Carolina
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice
  • 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Light sour cream
  • to taste Salt and fresh pepper

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot on medium heat, add onion and saute until soft but not browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add flour and saute another minute.
  3. Add chicken broth, water, carrots, garlic, celery, brown rice, and chicken thighs, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Add wild rice mix along with its seasoning packet, long grain rice, and shiitake mushrooms and simmer on low, covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks, return to pot, add sour cream and more water if too thick, adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed and serve.