Wild Mushroom Rice Soup
Warming and hearty, this wild rice mushroom soup is simple and easy to make. Made with a medley of mushrooms, this creamy one pot meal is full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and carrots and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add all the mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the rice and cook with the mushroom mixture for 1 minute.
Add the broth and balsamic vinegar, stir to combine and bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking covered for 45 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
Stir in the milk or heavy cream before serving.
Nutrition label uses whole milk.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
- You can use chicken broth rather than vegetable.
- You can use any kind of milk or creamer.
This recipe has been updated in November 2025, but if you like the original version, you can still find it here:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
8 ounces crimini mushrooms chopped
4 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms chopped
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms stemmed, caps chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup wild rice
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
½ cup unsweetened oat milk or any milk/creamer
Instructions
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions; sauté until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Add all the mushrooms and thyme; sauté until mushrooms begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
Add balsamic vinegar and stir to combine. Mix in the rice and stir for an additional minute. Pour the broth and bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered for 45 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.
Stir in the milk before serving.
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6153IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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