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    Category Home » Soup » Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Dairy-Free)

    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Dairy-Free)

    Published: Dec 2, 2019 · Modified: Sep 20, 2022 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Made with pan-roasted mushrooms, fresh herbs, chicken stock and creamy coconut milk this cozy and comforting wild rice soup will warm you up, even on the coldest of days.

    A white bowl filled wild rice soup with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh thyme leaves on a white background.

    This wild rice and mushroom soup if one of my all-time favorite comforting dinners for cold weather. It’s full of hearty wild rice and savory pan-roasted mushrooms simmered together with chicken stock and creamy coconut milk. I like to make a big batch to have in the fridge, that way it’s ready to go whenever you need it during the week!

    This soup gets all its creaminess from coconut milk which means it’s totally dairy-free! If you want to make it vegan or vegetarian you can easily swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock or mushroom stock.

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    Here’s what you’ll need to make Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup: assorted mushrooms (shiitake, button, cremini or baby bella are all great), wild rice, onion, garlic, celery, fresh or dried thyme, chicken stock and coconut milk.

    A can of coconut milk, a small plastic container of chicken stock, a measuring cup with wild rice, a yellow bowl of assorted mushrooms, half and onion a head of garlic and a bundle of fresh thyme stems.

    Recipe Steps:

    Step 1. Par-Cook the Rice

    Start by simmering the rice until it’s just al dente. It will finish cooking later on in the soup. If you don’t par-cook the rice it will absorb all of the broth later on and leave you with a pot of wild rice pilaf rather than a wild rice soup.

    Step 2. Caramelize the Mushrooms and Onions

    In a large pot sauté the mushrooms, onion celery and garlic. Don’t skimp on the caramelizing of the onions and mushrooms, this step is where the soup gets most of its rich umami flavor!

    Step 3. Simmer

    Next, fold in the rice, stock and coconut milk. Let simmer until the rice is tender. Taste and season with salt as needed.

    A spoon dipping into a bowl of wild rice soup.

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    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    A white bowl filled wild rice soup with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh thyme leaves on a white background.

    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Dairy-Free)

    Made with pan-roasted mushrooms, fresh herbs, chicken stock and creamy coconut milk this cozy and comforting wild rice soup will warm you up, even on the chilliest days.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 571kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 1 c wild rice
    • 4 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lb assorted mushrooms coarsely chopped
    • 1 small yellow onion diced
    • 2 stalks celery diced
    • 4 large cloves of garlic grated or minced
    • 8 c chicken stock or mushroom stock
    • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
    • salt and freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add in the rice. Simmer the rice for 25 minutes then drain and set aside. The rice will be "par-cooked" not fully tender but a bit al dente. It will finish cooking later when we add it to the soup.
    • Heat a large pot or dutch over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil followed by the mushrooms and onion. Sauté the mushrooms and onions–stirring often for 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms are golden brown and the onion are soft and fragrant. Next, add in the celery, garlic, thyme along with a generous pinch of salt and a few turns of freshly cracked black pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and caramelize another 8-10 minutes. 
    • Next, rice to the pot along with the chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring to a low simmer. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is completely tender about 30 minutes.
    • To serve–taste the soup and season with salt as needed then ladle into bowls, top with freshly cracked black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and a few fresh thyme leaves. Serve right away.

    Notes

     
    Note: to make this soup vegan substitute vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock.
     
    Storing and Re-heating Instructions:
    Wild Rice and Mushroom soup will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days. Re-heat in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat until warm–about 3-5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Rachael

      January 06, 2022 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      I have made 2 of your recipes this week, with more planned. They have both been great! I haven’t ever found a cream of mushroom soup to make from home that I have loved, but this was SO good!

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      • Leigh

        January 06, 2022 at 10:07 am

        Thank you Rachael! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! 🙂

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