Description
This Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy mushrooms, nutty wild rice, and a velvety broth. Easy, hearty, and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this homemade soup recipe is rich in flavor and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
1 cup wild rice, uncooked 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 16 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried) Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the wild rice according to package directions, drain, and set aside. 2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. 3. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown. 4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to form a roux, and cook for 1–2 minutes. 5. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. 6. Stir in cooked wild rice, thyme, and cream. Simmer another 5–10 minutes. 7. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
• Use half-and-half for a lighter soup or heavy cream for extra richness. • Substitute cornstarch for flour to make it gluten-free. • Try a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for more depth. • Add shredded chicken or turkey for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy wild rice mushroom soup, homemade soup recipe, easy soup recipes, comfort soup, cozy soup dinner