Creamy Wild Rice and Morel Mushroom Soup
A cozy soup that combines the luxuriousness of cream with the earthy flavors of wild mushrooms, perfect for autumn evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup morel mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the sliced morel mushrooms to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the wild rice and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40-45 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat through for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
For serving, pair this soup with crusty artisan bread or a crunchy salad. Consider adding Parmesan or croutons for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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