Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

This is such a satisfying meal. It's perfect for fall and winter meals; served with a slice of homemade bread or quality breadsticks. It's a hearty soup that you can customize to your liking. Here is what you'll need for about 5 servings:

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups baby bella / cremini mushrooms sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups onion diced - 1 large onion
• 1 cup carrots diced - 3 carrots
• 1 cup celery chopped - 3 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon sage
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup wild rice rinsed (or a wild rice blend)
• 8 cups (2 quarts) chicken stock
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh parmesan, grated

Start by heating a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and adding olive oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms and sauté them for about 10 minutes, until they release their natural liquid and become tender.

Next, add the butter, followed by the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté everything for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage, allowing them to cook for a few minutes to infuse their flavors.

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for about 1-2 minutes, making sure there are no visible dry spots of flour remaining. Pour in the stock and stir to combine, then add the uncooked rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

After the rice has been cooking for a bit, remove the lid and stir in the raw chicken breast pieces. Cover the pot again and let the soup continue simmering until the chicken is cooked through.

To finish, stir in the heavy cream and fresh parsley, allowing the soup to warm through before serving. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and enjoy!