Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

Ali Segersten (author) Oct 10, 2025
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Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
6

This comforting autumn soup is earthy, aromatic, and deeply nourishing. Wild rice adds a nutty texture and beautiful contrast, while a medley of mushrooms brings layers of umami and immune-supportive nutrients. Use all cremini mushrooms for a simple, hearty version, or combine whatever varieties are available locally. Chanterelles, shiitakes, oyster, or maitake mushrooms each add their own unique flavor and texture. Rich in beta-glucans that support immune and gut health, mushrooms transform this soup into a bowl of comfort and restoration—perfect for cozy evenings and slow, nourishing meals throughout the colder months.

Ingredients

Rice

1 cups wild rice
2 cups water
1 pinches sea salt

Soup

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
1 large leeks chopped
3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
4 celery stalks chopped
12 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced (or a variety of mushrooms)
¼ cups dry white wine
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoons dried marjoram
1½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoons black pepper
1½ cups heavy cream
½ cups parsley chopped