Winsted Minnesota Wild Rice Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A deeply savory, slow-simmered stew featuring wild rice, local mushrooms, and fresh thyme, ideal for chilly Minnesota evenings. This Midwestern-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 70 minutes, pairs wild rice, mixed mushrooms, carrots 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 Midwestern cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (uncooked) wild rice
2 cups (sliced) mixed mushrooms
2 medium (diced) carrots
2 stalks (diced) celery
1 large (diced) onion
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon (fresh) thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks; cook for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 2 cups sliced mixed mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes until golden. Add 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender and broth thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley just before serving. Taste and adjust salt if needed; the stew should be rich and aromatic with no raw rice taste.