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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

Taylor Robinson
There’s something about a creamy, hearty soup that feels like a warm hug from the inside out, especially when it’s made with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients that actually love you back. This Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is everything you crave on a cold day: comforting, flavourful, and deeply nourishing. Made with tender organic chicken, earthy wild rice, caramelized vegetables, and roasted garlic mushrooms, it’s layered with umami richness and slow-simmered goodness.
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Soup:

  • 1 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • cup dry wild rice blend rinsed
  • 6 medium medium organic carrots chopped
  • 3 stalks stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium shallots
  • 6 cups Shorba chicken bone broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free parmesan
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Roasted Mushrooms:

  • 2 lbs mixed mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake, or wild) roughly torn
  • 4 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 organic lemon zest
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and shallots with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden
  • Add broth, chicken, wild rice, thyme, sage, and crushed red pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35–45 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
  • Stir in coconut milk (or cashew cream), dairy-free parmesan, and spinach. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until creamy and warmed through
  • Stir in parsley just before serving.
  • While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a large baking sheet, toss mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
  • Mash the roasted garlic cloves and stir them into the soup with any leftover pan oil for an umami-rich finish.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with roasted mushrooms, fresh herbs, and extra dairy-free parmesan.

Homemade Cashew Cream (Optional)

  • Blend 1 cup soaked raw cashews with ¾ cup warm water, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth.
  • Use in place of coconut milk for a silky, neutral creaminess.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
Serve with a slice of my Gluten-Free Herb Focaccia or a side of roasted root vegetables.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving for brightness and digestion support.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add extra broth when reheating, as the rice will continue to absorb liquid.
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