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Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a hearty, creamy, and delicious soup. Made with wild rice, fresh vegetables, and greens. This easy, comforting soup is packed with proteins and veggies! This recipe can be made vegan and gluten-free.
WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a thick and creamy soup, without any cream. Made with hearty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Love how well the flavors come together in a bowl. Flavorful and easy to make, this is the perfect soup recipe to warm you up on a cold day!
I like fresh and the least processed ingredients. I believe the quality of ingredients does make a difference, the food tastes great and is healthy too.
The key ingredient or I must say the star of this recipe is wild rice. You can use wild rice, wild blend rice, or brown rice, works fine in this recipe. I used wild blend rice, as that’s what I had in hand.
I love to use fresh veggies in season. To add a medley of colors and flavors, I used some onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and my favorite mushrooms. I prefer cremini mushrooms, you can use mushrooms of your choice.
Fresh herbs are a great flavor buster. Feel free to use fresh or dried herbs to your liking.
Of all the spices, one spice I love is nutmeg. I think it adds a ton of flavor to this soup. Just a few grates of nutmeg are all you need to add that magical touch to this soup.
I have used vegetable broth for this recipe, as I would like to keep it vegetarian. You can use water or chicken broth, works just fine.
For the richness in the soup, you can use heavy cream, half and a half o,r milk,works great. I did not use any cream in my soup, I found this soup just creamy and delectable as is.
INGREDIENTS FOR WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
1 cup wild blend rice or wild rice, uncooked
8-ounce Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
4-ounce kale leaves, roughly chopped; discard the woody, thick stems
3-4 sprigs of fresh Thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1-2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary
1 Bay leaf
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE ROUX
4 tablespoon butter; For vegan use oil or vegan butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
2 cups milk; the recipe uses whole milk; For vegan use plant-based milk
Pic Shown: Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
DIRECTIONS FOR WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
I always look for some quick and hearty recipes that are easy to make and can feed an army.
This wild rice mushroom soup is just one of those meals. This soup requires a minimum of prep and sautéing, making it one of my go-to rerecipesor a hearty meal. It tastes as if this soup has been simmered for hours and only gets better with time.
I love cooking in Instant Pot. The best part is it requires zero monitoring, just set it and forget it. How cool it is? Here’s how I make this cozy and delicious wild rice mushroom soup in Instant Pot.
INSTANT POT WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
Add all the ingredients except kale, to the inner pot. Add broth, and mix well.
Turn ON pressure cook (high) for 30 minutes. Followed by 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
In a saucepan, melt butter over mmedium-highheat. Add flour and sauté for a minute, or the raw smell of flour is gone.
Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, to slightly thicken.
Open the Instant Pot lid. Discard bay leaf, and sprigs of fresh herbs (if using).
Turn on sauté mode (normal). Add kale, roux mixture, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Simmer the soup for 3-5 minutes, or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Turn OFF sauté.
Note: The soup will thicken as it cools down.
Enjoy wild rice mushroom soup with some salad and some crusty bread!
Pic Shown: Instant Pot Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
STOVETOP WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add all the ingredients except kale. Add broth, and mix well.
Bring the soup to a boil, and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low. Simmer the soup for 45-50 minutes, or the rice is tender.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and sauté for a minute, or the raw smell of flour is gone.
Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, to slightly thicken.
Discard bay leaf, and sprigs of fresh herbs (if using).
Add kale, roux mixture, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Simmer the soup for 3-5 minutes, or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Turn OFF the heat.
Note: The soup will thicken as it cools down.
Enjoy wild rice mushroom soup with some salad and some crusty bread!
Pic Shown: Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
HOW TO MAKE WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP GLUTEN-FREE
The all-purpose flour helps give the soup a nice thick consistency. There are some other ways to thicken the soup without using all-purpose flour. Here are some gluten-free substitutes:
USE GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR
Arrowroot flour, Sorghum flour, Chickpea flour, and CCornflour(white or yellow) are all starch-based, gluten-free flours and can be used as a thickening agent.
USE A POTATO
Another way you could make this gluten-free is by using a potato. Yes, a potato gives this soup a nice thick texture without actually using any flour.
Take a medium-size potato, peel, chop, and add it to the soup. The starch from the potato acts as a thickening agent. It adds some creaminess to the soup as well. This is by far the easiest and the simplest way of making a gluten-free soup.
Does adding a potato make this soup taste like potato soup??- Not at all. As we are adding a small quantity of potato, it does not overpower the soup at all.
All it does is give a nice thick texture to the soup without any flour.
I sometimes even add some potato flakes or even some leftover potatoes to thicken the soup.
TIPS FOR THE BEST WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
WILD RICE OR WILD BLEND RICE
You can use wild rice, or wild blend rice (which is what I used for this recipe). Cooking requirements remain the same for both varieties of rice. I have tried this recipe with brown rice and it tastes amazing. The cooking time for brown rice is 22 minutes. Use rice of your choice.
CREMINI, BUTTON OR PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS
Cremini, button, or portabella mushrooms work fine in this recipe. You can use one or a combination of mushrooms to your liking. I like cremini, as they add a lot of depth to this simple soup. Use any combination of your favorite mushrooms.
OTHER VEGGIES
You can use mirepoix (a pre-made mixture of onions, carrots, celery) as well. Mirepoix around 3 cups would be good for this recipe.
Garlic adds lots of flavors to this soup, I prefer fresh garlic in this soup. You can use fresh, or around a teaspoon of garlic powder, works just fine.
White or yellow onions work best in this recipe, as they are mild in flavor.
FRESH OR FROZEN GREENS
Fresh or frozen kale can be used in this recipe. You can use greens of your choice. Spinach, kale, and beet greens are some of my favorite greens, I use one or a combination of greens.
NATURALLY THICKEN THE SOUP
Potatoes are naturally starchy and can be used in soup as a thickening agent. They release their starches, as they get cooked, making the soup naturally thick and creamy.
HERBS OF CHOICE
I like a combination of herbs, thyme, and rosemary. You can use fresh or dried herbs in this recipe.
One spice I love having in this soup is nutmeg. Nutmeg is a great flavor enhancing spice. Just a pinch of nutmeg goes a long way.
I like to use fresh nutmeg, over the powdered one. I use a cheese grater and grate the nutmeg straight into the pot, just a few grates are all you need to add flavor buster.
You can use fresh parsley, chives, and green onions to garnish and for added flavor.
BROTH OR WATER
Broth or water both can be used in the recipe. I prefer broth for added flavor and nutrients value. To balance the sodium level in the soup and to keep it vegetarian, I prefer low-sodium vegetable stock.
Pic Shown: Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT VARIETY OF RICE TO USE
You can use wild rice, or wild blend rice (which is what I used for this recipe). Cooking requirements remain the same for both varieties of rice.
I have tried this recipe with brown rice and it tastes amazing. The cooking time for brown rice is 22 minutes. Use rice of your choice.
IS IT REQUIRED TO SOAK WILD RICE
Soaking the rice does help reduce the cooking time. If you are using a pressure cooker, soaking the rice is not required.
I use Instant pot to cook the rice and it does an amazing job! The rice is cooked to perfection for this wild rice mushroom soup.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COOK WILD RICE
If you are using a pressure cooker, it takes around 30 minutes of cooking with complete natural pressure release for a perfectly cooked wild rice.
On a stovetop, it takes around 45-50 minutes for wild rice to get cooked.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF WILD RICE IS COOKED
Wild rice is tender with a little bite to it. Similar to what we refer to as al dente pasta.
Cooked wild rice is no longer hard or chewy. You will notice some of the kernels have burst open, indicating the doneness of the rice.
HOW TO NATURALLY THICKEN THE SOUP
There are many ways to thicken the soup naturally without using any flour or cornstarch. Here are some of the ways that I find very convenient to use these basic pantry ingredients.
USE POTATO
For best results, use Russet or baking potatoes. They release their starches, as they get cooked, making the soup naturally thick and creamy.
USE POTATO FLAKES
Potatoes are naturally gluten-free and are high in natural starch. Adding potato flakes helps thicken the soup without actually using any flour or cornstarch, keeping the soup gluten-free.
The starch from the potato flakes acts as a thickening agent. This is by far the easiest and the simplest way of making a gluten-free soup. Add 1/3 cup of potato flakes, in place of roux.
You can use some mashed potatoes to thicken the soup as well.
ADD COOKED RICE
To thicken the soup without roux, add some cooked white rice. The starch from the rice acts as a thickening agent, adding thickness and creaminess to the soup, and keeping it gluten-free.
BLEND SOUP
You don’t need any thickening agent, simply blend the soup to the desired consistency. Potatoes add thickness and creaminess to the soup.
HOW TO SERVE WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
I like to serve this soup piping hot, and top it with some freshly crushed black pepper. You can serve it classically, with some crusty bread or with some crackers as my kids love it. Or serve it in a Homemade Bread Bowls for a café style dining experience and impress your loved ones.
HOW TO STORE WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
The wild rice mushroom soup stays good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. The soup thickens as it sits. Add a splash of broth or milk, reheat well in a microwave or on low heat on a stovetop.
DOES WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP FREEZE WELL
Yes, wild rice mushroom soup freezes well. If planning on freezing wild rice mushroom soup, do not add the roux.
Cool wild rice mushroom soup at room temperature. Divide it into freezer-safe containers and store it into freezer for up to a month. Thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator. Add roux mixture to the soup. Simmer the soup to the desired consistency. Serve hot!!
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Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
- 1 cup wild blend rice or wild rice, uncooked
- 8 ounce Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 ounce fresh or frozen kale leaves, roughly chopped; discard the woody, thick stems
- 3-4 sprigs fresh Thyme or 1 teaspoon dried Thyme
- 1-2 sprigs fresh Rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary
- 1 Bay leaf
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE ROUX
- 4 tablespoon butter; For vegan use oil or vegan butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 cups milk; recipe uses whole milk; For vegan use plant-based milk
Instructions
INSTANT POT WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
- Add all the ingredients except kale, to the inner pot. Add broth, and mix well.
- Turn ON pressure cook (high) for 30 minutes. Followed by 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and sauté for a minute, or the raw smell of flour is gone.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, to slightly thicken.
- Open the Instant Pot lid. Discard bay leaf, and sprigs of fresh herbs (if using).
- Turn on sauté mode (normal). Add kale, roux mixture, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Simmer the soup for 3-5 minutes, or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Turn OFF sauté.Note: The soup will thicken as it cools down.
- Enjoy wild rice mushroom soup with some salad and some crusty bread!
STOVETOP WILD RICE MUSHROOM SOUP
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add all the ingredients except kale. Add broth, and mix well.
- Bring the soup to a boil, and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low. Simmer the soup for 45-50 minutes, or the rice is tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and sauté for a minute, or the raw smell of flour is gone.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, to slightly thicken.
- Discard bay leaf, and sprigs of fresh herbs (if using).
- Add kale, roux mixture, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Simmer the soup for 3-5 minutes, or to the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Turn OFF the heat.Note: The soup will thicken as it cools down.
- Enjoy wild rice mushroom soup with some salad and some crusty bread!
Notes
- How To Make Wild Rice Mushroom Soup Gluten Free?
- Tips For Delicious Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
- Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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Sue says
Great recipe! Loved it
Jyoti Behrani says
I am so glad you liked my recipe 🙂 Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Emily says
I’ve always wanted to make my own mushroom soup and I’m so glad I found this one! I love that you gave the Instant Pot and stovetop recipes! I can’t wait to make this again.
Jyoti Behrani says
Hi Emily, I am so glad you liked mushroom soup 🙂
Mindee says
This soup was excellent! I used your tips for making it gluten free which turned out perfect!
Jyoti Behrani says
Awesome! I am so glad you liked the gluten free mushroom soup recipe 🙂
Janet Jacobs says
Nice Hearty soup. Excellent for a cold night. For some reason mine didnt turn out with much liquid (perhaps i simmered too long?). I will definitely make again.
Jyoti Behrani says
Hi Janet, This soup does soak up lot of liquid, I usually add some extra broth to adjust the consistency. Glad you liked my recipe 🙂
Tara says
Such a wonderful and comforting soup! It sounds so good with the wild rice. Definitely perfect for the cooler weather.
Jyoti Behrani says
Absolutely! It’s one of my favorite soups 🙂
GUSTAVO says
Jyoti, I loved your recipe! Really nice yummy flavors! I will make another batch next week! Thanks for the clear steps, they were very easy to follow!
Jyoti Behrani says
You are welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed mushroom soup 🙂
Andrea says
Great combination of flavors in this soup. I could go for a big bowl of this any time.
Jyoti Behrani says
Me too 🙂 Glad you liked the soup!
Maria San Juan says
An addition to my menu! Will surely try this one! Thank you very much for sharing this.
Jyoti Behrani says
Awesome! So glad you liked my recipe 🙂
Pavani says
Wow, what a hearty and wholesome soup this is. So perfect for the chilly weather. Can’t wait to try this for my family.
Jyoti Behrani says
Awesome! So glad you liked it 🙂
Beth says
This soup is so delicious. I made it last week and my daughter and I just loved it. Going to make it again next week.
Jyoti Behrani says
Great! I am so glad you liked mushroom soup 🙂
sonia says
This is a delicious soup!
I make this soup for my family!
Jyoti Behrani says
So glad you enjoy mushroom soup!
Beth Sachs says
This mushroom soup looks so creamy and delicious!
Jenn says
This looks good I would like to try it but I have one question…if I add a potato to the IP when I cook the soup, does that mean I still add the butter and milk from the roux even though I am not adding. Flour??
Jyoti Behrani says
Hi Jenn, I prepare the roux separately on a stove top, using butter, milk and flour (instruction 3 as stated in the recipe card). Please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the blog post. Hope this helps. Thanks!
Jenn says
Yes, I saw that. But if I add potatoe to the IP does the recipe for the roux change?
Jyoti Behrani says
Hi Jenn, Potato can be used instead of flour to thicken the soup. If you are using the potato, skip the butter, milk and flour. You can add the potato in the IP. Potato helps thicken the soup. After pressure cooking, check the consistency of the soup. If required add some cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup. Hope this helps. Thanks!