Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

This soup can have a mild flavor if you select white mushrooms or a deeper, hearty flavor with a mix of brown and cremini mushrooms.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 c. diced carrots

1 c. diced celery

1/2 c. diced white onion

12 ounces mushrooms, sliced

4 cups chicken

1 (4.3-oz.) box long grain and wild rice with herbs

1 cup heavy whipping cream

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot heat olive oil. Add carrots, celery and onion and sauté begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add mushrooms, gently folding into vegetable mixture, and sauté 5 additional minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil.

2. Add rice and seasoning packet and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is done. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.