Description
Chicken Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This delightful soup features tender chicken, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and nutty wild rice simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, ensuring a hearty meal that satisfies with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 handful fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, mince the garlic, and clean the shiitake mushrooms.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts and minced garlic; stir until fragrant.
- Pour in wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add shiitake mushrooms, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer until rice is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg