A soup with only 185 calories and and 2 grams of fat? You bet! This Minnesota Soup wonder is low in fat, sodium,and calories. Also, soy, peanut, egg and shell fish free! Why eat it? Because it is chock full of hearty flavors and teaming with warm goodness! You will love it, trust me. It will warm you from your nose to your toes.
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
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Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup ~Just one pot and 30 minutes of prep and your soup will be simmering on the stove!
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound mushrooms, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 cheese rinds (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the wild rice and one teaspoon of salt, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes, until the rice has burst open and tastes tender. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid to use as stock if desired.
- While the rice cooks, prepare the rest of the soup. Warm a teaspoon of oil in a dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and celery with a half teaspoon of salt, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and stir in the mushrooms and another half teaspoon of salt. Cook until the mushrooms have released all their liquid and turned dark brown, 15-20 minutes. Don't skimp on this step! This is where the soup gets its deep, rich flavor.
- Add the garlic and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir until the vegetables become sticky and there is no more visible dry flour. Increase the heat again to medium-high and pour in the wine. Stir and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue simmering until the wine has reduced and thickened a bit.
- Add the bay leaf, cheese rinds, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Add the rosemary, milk, and wild rice. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the soup has thickened to your liking. Stir in the cider vinegar. Taste and add more salt or vinegar to taste.
- Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
Recipe Source: The Kitchn©MARILYN'S TREATS. All images are copyright protected. 
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 185 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 2 g | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
I love mushroom soup but I’ve never put wild rice in it. I bet that gives it even more oomph and flavor.
Oh yes! The wild rice rice adds that that deep hearty flavor to the soup and is very different from a different rice choice. Let me know if you give it a try! Thanks for stopping by and chatting.