Description
This cozy wild rice mushroom soup is ready in 30 minutes. Creamy, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a comforting one-pot meal that feels gourmet but is surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup dried mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place dried mushrooms in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then remove, chop, and reserve the strained soaking liquid.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced fresh mushrooms to the pot. Cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in wild rice, vegetable broth, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until wild rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
If using dried mushrooms, save the soaking liquid for extra umami flavor. Wild rice absorbs a lot of liquid, so add more broth if the soup gets too thick. The soup lasts up to 4 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: wild rice mushroom soup, cozy soup, 30 minute dinner, weeknight dinner, one pot meal, vegetarian soup, comfort food, healthy dinner