Description
Hearty wild rice and mushroom soup delivers rich, earthy comfort straight from woodland kitchens. Wisconsin home cooks will savor this soul-warming blend of tender rice, forest mushrooms, and silky cream that nourishes deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, gently sautéing diced onions and fragrant garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, releasing their subtle sweetness.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior while releasing their earthy essence, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate rinsed wild rice and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot, and allowing the rice to soften and absorb the liquid for 40-45 minutes.
- Slowly stream in heavy cream, stirring continuously to create a luxurious, velvety texture, and let the soup harmonize its flavors for an additional 8-10 minutes.
- Elevate the soup’s profile by seasoning with fragrant thyme, carefully balanced salt, and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the creamy, herb-infused soup into warm bowls, optionally garnishing with delicate thyme sprigs for an elegant visual and aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose wild rice varieties for authentic, nutty flavor and enhanced nutritional profile.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and texture throughout the soup.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Allow extra simmering time for older wild rice to soften completely and absorb maximum broth flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 63 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg