Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

This keto creamy mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is the filling, low-carb variety of a traditional comfort soup. This soup is rich in herbs, mushrooms, and tender chicken, and gives an indulgent and gratifying taste in this soup. We can use Shirataki or cauliflower rice in place of regular wild rice, and this rice is the same in texture as wild rice. The cream cheese and heavy cream provide a thick, creamy base that gives a decadent texture without the added carbohydrates. This soup is naturally low in carbohydrates and gluten-free. This keto creamy mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is storage-friendly, so we can easily store this soup for weekday lunch or meal prep. We can garnish this soup with parsley before serving.

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STATS:

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Prep time: Fifteen mins
• Serving size: 1½ cups
• Cook time: 35 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 50 minutes
• Course: Main, Soup
• Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
• Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

• Large pot
• Spatula
• Cutting board
• Ladle
• Knife

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil or butter
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 8 oz. cremini or white mushrooms
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup onion
• 3 pieces garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups cauliflower rice
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• ½ tsp. Rosemary
• Salt and pepper
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

• We can use the cauliflower rice as a substitute of rice and it serve as a low carb option. You may either buy pre-riced cauliflower or pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor to make your own.

SHIRATAKI RICE:

• We can also use the Shirataki rice which is a fantastic keto substitute that has a texture similar to cauliflower rice. It has very few carbohydrates because it is manufactured from konjac root.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese thickens and adds richness to the soup without adding too many carbs and gives it a creamy texture. We have to use the softened cream cheese so that the cream cheese blends easily.

HEAVY CREAM:

• Heavy cream provides the rich creamy consistency in this chicken and mushroom soup. You may also use the coconut cream to make this dish dairy-free.

MUSHROOMS:

• Cremini or white mushrooms give a meaty texture and earthy flavor to this dish. We can also combine the different varieties of mushrooms like Portobello with cremini, button mushrooms, and white mushrooms to make the dish more flavorful.

CHICKEN:

• We can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness; however, chicken breasts can also be utilized. We can also use the rotisserie chicken that has been precooked also saves a ton of time.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. In a big pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. We can cook the chicken till the chicken turns to golden brown.
3. Then we can take the chicken out of the skillet and put the chicken aside.
4. Add the garlic, celery, onions, and mushrooms to the same saucepan.
5. We can saute these for six to eight minutes or till the mushrooms get soft and their liquids is start to release.
6. Put the chicken back in the pot.
7. Add the black pepper, cauliflower rice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and broth.
8. We can lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes after reaching a boil.
9. Then we can include the cream cheese in the pot and mix them till they get melted.
10. Then we can add heavy cream gradually while swirling continuously.
11. We can simmer this soup for more five minutes.
12. Then we can taste the soup and modify the salt & black pepper according to the necessity.
13. We can garnish the Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with the parsley and serve the soup.

TIPS:

• We can let it sit for ten minutes to make the soup a little thicker.
• You can also add a little amount of wine in this dish when sautéing to increase the flavor.
• We can also combine the different varieties of mushrooms like Portobello with the cremini, button mushrooms and white mushrooms to make the dish more flavorful.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can transfer this creamy rice soup to the sealed box and store this soup for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• You can pour this creamy rice soup into the individual containers and then we can store this soup for 2 months.

FAQs:

How can I make this creamy rice soup dairy-free?

• We can use coconut cream as a substitute for heavy cream to prepare the dairy-free soup.

Can I prepare this creamy rice soup with the rotisserie chicken?

• Yes we can easily prepare this creamy rice soup with the rotisserie chicken and add the chicken in the simmer stage to heat it properly.

Is wild rice keto-friendly?

• We can use keto-friendly rice like cauliflower rice or Shirataki rice as a substitute to make them keto-friendly because wild rice is not keto-friendly.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 290 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 680mg
Calcium: 70mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Vitamin A: 550 IU
Serving Size: 1½ cups