This comforting Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a hearty and delicious meal perfect for chilly days. Loaded with earthy mushrooms and nutty wild rice, it's a nutritious choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until they are translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and have released their moisture.
- Stir in the wild rice, ensuring it is well coated with the oil and mushroom mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for about 50 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the fresh thyme and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg