Description
Wild rice and mushroom soup is a hearty, vegetarian soup made from scratch. Enjoy this wild rice soup recipe with crusty bread for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 8 oz. baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry wild rice blend (such as Lundberg brand)
- 1 Tbsp. poultry seasoning (sub Herbs De Provence)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cups (1 quart) lower sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (sub cashew cream*)
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Measure out heavy cream and let it sit at room temperature while you prepare soup, or prepare cashew cream if using.
2. Heat oil and butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add mushrooms and garlic, and stir to combine. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and slightly golden.
4. Add rice and stir to coat. Let the rice cook for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly toast the grains. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Add broth and 1 cup of water. Stir well. Bring to a low boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
6. Remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream (or cashew cream).
7. Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to avoid clumping, until all is combined.
8. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve warm.
Notes
To make homemade cashew cream: Pour 2/3 cup boiling water over 1/3 cup raw cashews and let sit while the soup cooks. When ready, blend until smooth and stir into the soup.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring every 30–45 seconds to ensure even heating.
This soup thickens over time; add a splash of broth or water when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 725
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0