Wild Rice Mushroom Soup (Print View)

A rich, creamy blend of nutty wild rice, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs—perfect for a comforting meal any time of year.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

→ Mushrooms

10 - 14 ounces mixed wild mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, or oyster, cleaned and sliced

→ Rice

11 - 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

12 - 6 cups vegetable broth
13 - ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream or plant-based cream for vegan option

→ Thickeners & Seasoning

14 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
15 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and their liquid is mostly evaporated.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Gradually add the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
06 - Add wild rice and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
07 - Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the cream and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
08 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust thickness with extra broth or cream if desired.
09 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The earthy depth of the wild mushrooms mimics the richness of a slow cooked meat dish without any of the heaviness.
  • Wild rice provides a satisfying nutty pop in every spoonful that keeps the soup from feeling too one dimensional.
02 -
  • Wild rice takes much longer to cook than white rice so do not try to rush the simmering process.
  • Mushrooms are like sponges and will release quite a bit of water before they start to brown properly.
03 -
  • Always rinse your wild rice in a fine mesh strainer to remove any dust or debris before cooking.
  • Searing the mushrooms until they are truly browned is the key to achieving a professional depth of flavor.
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