
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
- Please refer to the post for the following:
- 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.