Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

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Hearty soup featuring nutty wild rice and earthy mushrooms, evoking the natural flavors of Minnesota’s forests. This american-inspired soups ready in about 65 minutes pairs uncooked wild rice blend, cremini mushrooms, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend under cold water. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups vegetable broth to a boil, add wild rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 large diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and brown slightly.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  5. Step 5: Gradually whisk in remaining 3 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup heavy cream, stirring until mixture thickens and simmers gently.
  6. Step 6: Stir in cooked wild rice, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup take to make?

Total time is about 65 minutes (15 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep uncooked wild rice blend from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Rustic Minnesota Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup?

American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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