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Wild mushroom risotto in a bowl with parmesan cheese and sage.
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5 from 37 votes

Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a hearty soup that combines the earthy goodness of wild rice with the rich umami flavors of mushrooms. This creamy, comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and makes for a satisfying meal on its own.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup carrots chopped (2-3 medium)
  • 1 cup celery chopped (2-3 ribs)
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup wild rice mix
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1-2 sprigs of sage
  • 2-3 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat, and add carrots, celery, and onion
  • Sautee for about 3 minutes, until vegetables have begun to soften
    A pot filled with carrots and onions.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook an additional 1-2 minutes
    A pot filled with vegetables and mushrooms.
  • Stir in garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds
  • Add rice, chicken broth, salt and pepper, and worcestershire sauce, and stir together
    A pot filled with vegetables and rice.
  • Add sage and thyme on top
    A pot filled with mushrooms and sage.
  • Cover and heat to simmering. Simmer for 35 minutes, until rice is tender
    A pot of soup with mushrooms and carrots in it.
  • Remove lid from pot, and remove sage and thyme
  • Stir in half and half, (optional: dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into half and half before adding to hot soup to thicken)
    A pot of soup with carrots and mushrooms in it.
  • Serve as desired with garnishes such as extra mushrooms, parsley, thyme, parmesan

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3966IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg