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Flawless 5-Star Creamy Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Creamy Wild Rice Soup — Minnesota’s Coziest Dish
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This is the coziest dish from Minnesota, a rich and creamy wild rice soup perfect for warming up cold evenings. We fixed the flawed versions you find online to give you a foolproof recipe you can trust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice: Combine wild rice and chicken broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the rice is tender and has burst open. Drain any excess broth, reserving 1 cup. Set the cooked rice aside.
  2. Sauté vegetables: In a separate large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes more.
  4. Make the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Whisk in liquid: Gradually whisk in the reserved 1 cup of broth until smooth. Then, slowly whisk in the remaining milk until the mixture is uniform.
  6. Simmer: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring often, until the soup thickens. This takes about 5-10 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  7. Finish the soup: Stir in the cooked wild rice, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat through gently for 2-3 minutes; do not boil after adding the cream.
  8. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this soup vegetarian.
  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk and heavy cream combined.
  • If the soup becomes too thick upon standing, add a splash more milk or broth when reheating.

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