Rustic Northwest Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A hearty soup combining earthy wild mushrooms and nutty wild rice, embodying the flavors of the Pacific Northwest in a comforting bowl. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs wild rice blend, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, rinsed wild rice blend
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 4 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup (optional) heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 large diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks; sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Stir in 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 4 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup rinsed wild rice blend, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender and soup has thickened.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaf, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream if desired for richness and heat through for 3 minutes before serving.