Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice (Printable Version)

Earthy mushrooms and nutty wild rice meld in a rich, creamy broth enhanced with fragrant herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 3 celery stalks, diced
06 - 2 medium carrots, diced
07 - 17 ounces cremini or mixed mushrooms, sliced

→ Grains

08 - 3/4 cup wild rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 5 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan option)

→ Seasonings & Herbs

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
02 - Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook for 7 to 8 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture, brown, and reduce in size.
04 - Add rinsed wild rice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper; stir to combine evenly.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes until the wild rice is tender.
06 - Remove the bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and warm gently over low heat without boiling.
07 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This soup brings together earthy mushrooms and nutty wild rice in a way that feels like sharing a delicious secret with a close friend.
  • The creamy broth, enriched with herbs, always makes it a comforting favorite on cold days.
02 -
  • Make sure to rinse the wild rice thoroughly to avoid a gritty texture in the finished soup.
  • Adding the cream off the direct heat keeps it from curdling and preserves that luscious smoothness everyone loves.
03 -
  • For the best texture, don’t rush cooking the wild rice; it needs to soften completely to complement the creamy broth.
  • Let the soup rest for a few minutes after cooking; this lets the flavors marry beautifully.

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