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Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Enjoy a cozy bowl of Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Wild rice packed with nutty flavor and texture
  • 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium Yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth low-sodium
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Heavy cream for lusciousness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme or fresh if available
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter for sautéing

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, warm olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the sliced cremini mushrooms and dried thyme. Cook for around 7 minutes, until the mushrooms turn tender and golden.
  3. Add the rinsed wild rice and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the wild rice is tender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse the wild rice before cooking for better texture. Sauté mushrooms until caramelized for deeper flavor.

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