This soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with hearty ingredients for a comforting meal!
Creamy, Hearty Mushroom, Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Soup
This creamy and comforting soup combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and wholesome vegetables with tender rice, all simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with cream. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day, it’s hearty enough to fill you up while delivering a delicious balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Method
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Make the Soup Base
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes. (This will help thicken the soup, but you can skip this if you want it thinner.)
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the rice, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
Add Chicken & Cream
- Stir in the cooked chicken and spinach or kale (if using).
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm with a side of crusty bread.
Notes
Goes well with our Olive Garden Style Naan Bread
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