A rich and comforting creamy wild rice and mushroom soup, perfect for chilly days. Packed with earthy mushrooms, wholesome wild rice, and a luscious creamy base, this soup is both hearty and nourishing.
Author:slsrecipes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1cup wild rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
8oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4cup all-purpose flour
6cups vegetable broth
1cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add mushrooms, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid is mostly evaporated, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
Add rinsed wild rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in half-and-half or heavy cream and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or a non-dairy alternative.
This soup thickens as it sits; add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
Use a mix of wild and brown rice for added texture.