Edina-Inspired Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A hearty soup featuring nutty wild rice and earthy mushrooms, inspired by the rich natural landscapes along the Minnesota regional trails. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs wild rice, cremini mushrooms, sliced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup wild rice under cold water. In a large pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in the rinsed wild rice, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 40-45 minutes until the wild rice is tender and the soup thickens.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.