Creamy Chicken Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons butter.
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1 pound mushrooms (sliced).
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1 tablespoon butter (additional).
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1 onion (diced).
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2 carrots (diced).
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2 stalks celery (diced).
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2 cloves garlic (chopped).
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1 teaspoon thyme (chopped).
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6 cups chicken broth.
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1 cup wild rice (or a blend with wild rice).
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1 ½ cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded).
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1 cup milk or cream.
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1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan, grated).
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until their liquid is released and evaporated, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same pan. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until tender (8-10 minutes). Add chopped garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add chicken broth, wild rice, cooked chicken, and reserved mushrooms to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
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Stir in milk or cream and grated Parmigiano Reggiano until the cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Optional: For extra flavor, soak 1 ounce of dried mushrooms in 1 cup of hot water for 20 minutes. Add mushrooms and their soaking water to the pot. Alternatively, mix in 2 tablespoons of white miso paste before seasoning.
# Notes:
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. It features a blend of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and earthy mushrooms in a creamy, flavorful broth. With optional additions like miso paste or dried mushrooms, this soup offers customizable depth and richness.