Storing Leftovers
The leftovers of this soup are absolutely fantastic. They can be stored in the refrigerator for four to five days. To heat up leftovers, warm only the portion your plan to eat over low heat, stirring often. You can also microwave, covered, over half power until warmed through. The most important thing to keep in mind when reheating this soup is that it should be done over low heat so that the soup doesn’t separate. It is so easy to make up a big pot of soup and have it include all of the major food groups. You can make it full of delicious flavors and the possibilities are endless. This Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is no exception. It is creamy, delicious, full of earthy flavors, and it is so hearty. A big bowl of this for lunch and I am totally full all evening.
Choose mushrooms that are smooth and plump. This will ensure that they are fresh and full of flavor.Look for mushrooms with dark gills. These mushrooms will provide deeper flavor.The mushrooms should have a pleasant smell. They will smell earthy in a delightful way, not a pungent way.
Cleaning Mushrooms
Don’t stress over cleaning mushrooms. They are most often grown indoors and are very clean. Simply wipe them off with a damp cloth. Cook it up the night before you are going to make this soup for a jump start the next day. There are two things that help ensure a good roux. The first thing is that you thoroughly mix the flour and fat together so that there are no lasting tastes of the flour. Then, you need to add the liquid to the roux slowly. I like to start with a few tablespoons at a time, only add more once the roux absorbs what you first added. Though it is important to go slowly, you don’t need to overthink it. This whole process takes me less than two minutes.
Freezing Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Cream-based soups freeze just fine. The important thing to note is that when you want to eat leftovers, you will want to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight rather than heating from frozen. This will help keep the soup intact and not separate. Leftovers should be stored in containers that allow room for expansion and kept in the freezer for up to three months. But a salad is always great with soup. Here are a few that would be great next to this soup recipe:
Chopped SaladMediterranean SaladCaesar SaladBeet Salad
If you make this delicious soup or any of my other recipes for your family, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
