A hearty, creamy, comforting soup packed with earthy mushrooms, nutty wild rice, and vegetables. Completely dairy-free and perfect for cold days or meal prep.
Serves
6
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Mushrooms
- 400 g mushrooms, sliced
(cremini, button, chestnut, shiitake, or mixed mushrooms)
Rice & Broth
- 150 g wild rice blend
- 1.5 liters vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Creamy Finish
Choose one:
Option 1 — Cashew Cream
- 75 g raw cashews
- 120 ml water
Option 2 — Simple Creamy Version
- 200 ml unsweetened oat or soy milk
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 handfuls spinach or kale
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Chili flakes
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare cashew cream (if using)
Soak cashews:
- in hot water for 20 minutes
Drain.
Blend with 120 ml water until smooth and creamy.
Set aside.
2. Cook vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add:
- onion
- carrots
- celery
Cook:
- 5–7 minutes
until softened.
Add garlic and cook:
- 30 seconds.
3. Cook mushrooms
Add sliced mushrooms.
Cook:
- 8–10 minutes
until browned and reduced.
Letting mushrooms brown deeply gives the soup rich flavor.
4. Add rice and broth
Stir in:
- wild rice
- thyme
- rosemary
- bay leaf
Pour in vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer covered:
- 40–50 minutes
until rice is tender.
Stir occasionally.
5. Make creamy
Remove bay leaf.
Stir in:
- cashew cream or plant milk
Add:
- nutritional yeast (optional)
Simmer:
- 5 more minutes
Do not boil hard after adding cream.
6. Add greens (optional)
Stir in spinach or kale during the final:
- 2–3 minutes
until wilted.
7. Taste and serve
Season with:
- salt
- black pepper
- chili flakes if desired
Serve hot.
Garnish with:
- parsley
- extra black pepper
- drizzle of olive oil
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- crusty bread
- garlic toast
- side salad
- baked potatoes
Storage
Fridge
Keeps:
- 4–5 days
Rice absorbs liquid as it sits, so add extra broth when reheating.
Freezer
Freeze:
- up to 2 months
Tips for Best Flavor
- Brown mushrooms well for deeper taste.
- Use mixed mushroom varieties if possible.
- Wild rice blend cooks faster than pure wild rice.
- Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
Variations
Protein-Rich Version
Add:
- white beans
- lentils
- tofu cubes
Gluten-Free
Use certified gluten-free broth.
Extra Creamy
Add:
- extra cashew cream
- coconut milk
