Description
Cream of Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup with Parmesan is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich flavors of earthy mushrooms, nutty wild rice, and creamy Parmesan. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (mixed cremini and button)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in chopped mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf until the mushrooms brown slightly and release their moisture.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add wild rice, cover, and let simmer for about 40 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg