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Autumn Wild Rice Soup: A Delicious Comfort Feast

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A creamy and comforting Autumn Wild Rice Soup with chicken and vegetables makes a perfect fall evening meal. This hearty Wild Rice Soup Recipe is rich, flavorful, and ideal for cozy nights. Enjoy this Healthy Wild Rice Soup as a warming Autumn Comfort Food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts toasted (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice in 4 cups of chicken broth by boiling then simmering covered on low for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook another 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add remaining 4 cups chicken broth, cooked wild rice, and shredded chicken. Bring to simmer then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and dry sherry if using, then add parsley and season with salt and pepper. Heat gently without boiling.
  7. Serve garnished with toasted nuts and Parmesan cheese.

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