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    You are here: Home / Soups / Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    LAST UPDATED: March 6, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: January 19, 2018

    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

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    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Wild rice and a mix of mushrooms are simmered until tender in a savory, creamy base infused with herbs and a touch of wine to make this scrumptious vegan wild rice soup.

    A Bowl of Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup with Water Glass and Bunch of Parsley in the Background

    Occasionally I'll go through a period of a couple weeks, look back on the recipes I've posted, and realize that every single one of them is based around cashews. I cook with a lot of cashews!

    And that's fine and all with me, but not from readers who have cashew allergies, and then I get comments on how expensive raw cashews are (they are!) and occasionally folks who can't find them raw. Stuff like that.

    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup in a Red Pot with Ladle

    For that reason I like to give you guys options. Options are always good!

    I find myself recommending coconut milk as an alternative to cashews quite a bit, and lately I've found myself cooking with coconut milk as opposed to cashews pretty often.

    Sounds weird huh? Like, doesn't all of my food then end up tasting like coconut? Actually, no! I've found that when you pair up coconut milk with the right savory flavors you don't end up with an overly coconutty taste. In fact, it can be quite comparable to cashew milk. Oh, and coconut milk has the added advantage of not requiring blending or soaking.

    Ladle Filled with Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup with a Bowl in the Background

    Coconut milk worked out great in this way a couple of times last year. (Check out my spicy spaghetti sauce and potato leek soup!) I thought it might be about time to try it in some creamy mushroom soup.

    A Bowl of Vegan Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Spoon and Water Glass

    If you were a fan of my creamy mushroom barley soup from last year, you'll probably enjoy this one. I loved that soup, but I might just love this one more. Barley is great for adding texture, but wild rice does that and it adds savory flavor. And of course this one is easier to throw together, requiring no blending.

    Wild rice does require a nice long cook time, but when it's cold out I really like having a big pot of soup simmering away on the stove, so no complaints. I think this will be a new winter favorite in my house.

    FAQ & Tips for Making Awesome Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    • Leftovers of this soup keep well, but the rice will absorb quite a bit of broth as it sits. If this bothers you, just thin the soup with some extra broth or water.
    • Is this soup gluten-free? It is!
    • Prefer an alcohol-free version of this soup? Just replace the wine with some additional broth.
    • And if you do use the wine, check with Barnivore to ensure the brand you choose is vegan.

    Like this recipe? If so, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter. And please stop back and leave me a review and rating below if you make it!

    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
    5 from 10 votes
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    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Wild rice and a mix of mushrooms are simmered until tender in a savory, creamy base infused with herbs and a touch of wine to make this scrumptious vegan wild rice soup.

    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 440 kcal
    Author Alissa Saenz

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
    • 8 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms (any varieties - I used cremini, shiitake and oyster), roughly chopped
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 2 carrots, diced
    • 2 celery stalks, diced
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 ½ cups full fat coconut milk
    • 1 cup wild rice
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot add the mushrooms in as even a layer as possible. Cook 5 minutes, flip and cook 5 minutes more, until lightly browned on both sides. Remove the mushrooms from the pot and transfer them to a plate.

    2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour to coat the veggies and cook 2-3 minutes more.

    3. Stir in the wine and return the mushrooms to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat and allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half, about 4 minutes.

    4. Stir in the broth, coconut milk, rice, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until the rice is tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add some water to the pot during simmering if needed.

    5. Remove the pot from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    6. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using. Serve.

    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 440 Calories from Fat 173
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19.2g30%
    Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
    Sodium 809mg34%
    Potassium 804mg23%
    Carbohydrates 45.2g15%
    Fiber 4.9g20%
    Sugar 6.4g7%
    Protein 14.2g28%
    Calcium 40mg4%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Vegan says

      January 19, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      Can you make it in slow cooker? As vegan can I do gf way flower .?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 19, 2018 at 9:37 pm

        I think gluten free flour will work ... and I think this will work in the slow cooker. Just not sure how much time to cook for. Enjoy! Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    2. Jody W. says

      January 19, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      Can you substitute or add dried mushrooms you find in the Asian grocery stores?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 19, 2018 at 9:29 pm

        I think so but I'm not sure how much you would need to use. Good luck!

        Reply
    3. Marcia says

      January 19, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      Aside from the fact that I haven't made this YET, I only have one thing to say:

      YOU ARE AWESOME/BRILLIANT/GIFTED.

      I am so grateful.
      Marcia
      PS Any chance you are looking to adopt two grown adults??????!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:48 pm

        Lol!! We've got our hands full with a couple of cats. :) But I'm glad you're enjoying the recipes!! I hope you like this one!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      January 21, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Haha I had a bad cashew moment. I went to a local Indian food market, and was blown away by the prices. $4 for 2lbs of unsweetened coconut? YAAAS. And they had broken cashew pieces for $6 a pound. I got excited, paid the $12 for 2 pounds and got home and was like "I THINK these are roasted. dang it" They'll still get used, and I might use them in soups regardless. See what happens. XD But good to know you are offering non-cashew goodies.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Ah!! I see the roasted ones cheap all the time, but never raw! It doesn't make sense - less processing steps, so shouldn't they be cheaper?

        Reply
    5. Lisa Mari says

      January 21, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Yay! This is right up my alley! I bought an organic wild rice blend and it was half the price of just straight wild rice at my Natural Grocer - just FYI. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:40 pm

        Perfect! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Rayna says

      January 21, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      If you make this ahead of time does the rice become so mushy. Or does it hold up well because it’s wild rice.

      Thanks for all these amazing inspiring recipes.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:35 pm

        The rice doesn't become super mushy, but it does continue to suck up the broth, so you might want to add a little water to your leftovers. :)

        Reply
    7. JB says

      January 21, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      Does the coconut milk give it a coconut-y flavor? Could I substitute cashew cream for the coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:30 pm

        It didn't taste coconutty to me at all, but I think cashew cream would work just fine as a sub. :)

        Reply
    8. Jackie Grannis-Phoenix says

      January 21, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      Do you mean canned coconut milk or in the chilled carton?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        The canned kind! :)

        Reply
    9. Kim Wolfe says

      January 23, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      YUM! Like seriously one of our favorite soups. Good thing about this one, is there are plenty of lunch leftovers when you are only cooking for two. Thanks so much for sharing this one with us!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 24, 2018 at 4:18 pm

        I'm so glad you like it!! Thanks Kim!

        Reply
    10. Marilyn says

      January 25, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love mushrooms and this recipe prepared them superbly. Delicious and great with a nice baguette.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 25, 2018 at 8:50 pm

        I'm so glad you think so!! Thanks so much Marilyn!

        Reply
    11. Lois says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:34 am

      The numbers for daily value seem high for sodium etc.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 18, 2018 at 3:11 pm

        You could try to cut it down by using low sodium broth.

        Reply
    12. Ian says

      October 14, 2018 at 11:47 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I tweaked it a bit by doubling the mushrooms but otherwise this is by far my favorite soup recipe! I’m don’t follow any one food blog but I can say for certain that every recipe I’ve made from your blog has turned out fantastic. Note: It really helps to use a high quality vegetable broth. I used store bought broth the first time and it was meh, then found a really nice vegan bouillon and it was a game changer! If you like the broth from the start then the flavors just build complexity and make the dish.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        October 21, 2018 at 11:59 am

        That's great to hear!! And I totally agree - good quality broth is crucial!

        Reply
    13. Jean Frisinger says

      November 04, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Can I substitute the dry whit wine with salt meshing else? I rarely have wine around.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 04, 2018 at 2:32 pm

        You could leave it out if you prefer, but it does add lots of flavor. My liquor store sells small bottles (half normal size, I think) of wine, so sometimes I'll buy one of those when I don't have another use for the wine. :)

        Reply
    14. Heather says

      November 07, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! My family really loves spice so we added two sliced chilies, it adds another depth of flavor that is really pleasant- not too hot but not too bland. We also doubled the mushrooms and added truffle oil. Absolutely sublime and perfect with some homemade sour dough bread. My fiancé is lactose intolerant and we try to eat vegan as much as possible. Thanks for having such great recipes!!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 11, 2018 at 8:46 pm

        That sounds delicious!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    15. Mary Stuart says

      November 19, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      This sounds great. Am going to try for large Thanksgiving house party - just to have around. What brand veg broth do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 20, 2018 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks Mary! Better Than Bullion is my favorite these days. I hope you enjoy this!!

        Reply
    16. Diane K says

      December 06, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this was just delicious. Used white rice since it cooks quicker and was making this after work for dinner. Bookmarked this because I will be making this again and again.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 09, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that!! Thanks so much Diane!

        Reply
    17. Penny says

      September 19, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      What can be used instead of white wine?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        September 22, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        You can simply leave it out if you prefer. :)

        Reply
    18. Laurie Lowe says

      October 16, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Can you cook this in an instapot

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        October 20, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        Probably, but I haven't tried so I can't give instructions for it.

        Reply
    19. Marlene G Bouthillette says

      November 05, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and absolutely love it. Used a gf flower and instead of wine put a tsp. Chicken style seasoning in a cup of water. Followed rest of recipie to a T. So perfect will double recipie next time.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 10, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! And great to hear that gluten-free flour works!

        Reply
    20. Christina Matteo says

      December 22, 2019 at 10:43 am

      What can I replace the wine with?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 22, 2019 at 8:49 pm

        You can simply leave it out if you prefer.

        Reply
    21. Stephanie says

      December 29, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Two thumbs waaaaay up!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 29, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        Yay!! Thank you for the review!

        Reply
    22. Margaret says

      January 06, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried many vegan chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years and this recipe is by far the BEST!! Non-vegans seem to like these best too. I use vegan butter instead of coconut oil. So good!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 12, 2020 at 11:06 am

        Glad you enjoyed the cookies!

        Reply
    23. Cathy says

      February 15, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Alissa~. Thanks for yet another top notch, delicious meal. We had this tonight for dinner with toast. I read the comments and added more mushrooms. The soup was so filling. The mushrooms and rice provided a real meaty texture. Fabulous meal!

      Reply

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