Description
Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup is the perfect dish to warm your soul on chilly days. This rich, velvety soup combines earthy wild rice and sautéed mushrooms in a creamy broth, delivering comfort with every spoonful. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make recipe quickly becomes a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and golden brown (approximately 8 minutes).
- Add rinsed wild rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg