Description
Hearty wild rice soup beckons with Minnesota’s comforting warmth, blending creamy textures and robust flavors from local kitchens. Wild mushrooms, tender chicken, and rich broth come together, promising pure satisfaction for winter dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice (not a blend)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or cashew cream (or heavy cream for non-vegan)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and drizzle olive oil into the inner pot, creating a sizzling base for flavor development.
- Introduce diced onions, carrots, and celery to the heated surface, allowing vegetables to soften and caramelize for several minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, stirring continuously to prevent burning and enhance aromatic complexity.
- Sprinkle wild rice into the vegetable mixture, then add thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to build a robust flavor profile.
- Pour broth and water into the pot, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, positioning the valve to sealing mode, and initiate high-pressure cooking for approximately 35 minutes.
- After cooking completes, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick pressure release to finalize the cooking process.
- Gently stir in coconut milk or cream, creating a luxurious texture and rich mouthfeel.
- Add chopped spinach or kale, allowing the greens to gently wilt and integrate into the soup’s warm environment.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice to brighten the overall flavor profile.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring a perfectly balanced and satisfying soup.
- Serve steaming hot in individual bowls, accompanied by crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Wild rice takes longer to cook than other rice varieties, so patience is key when pressure cooking to ensure perfect texture.
- Swap coconut milk with heavy cream or plant-based alternatives like almond milk for different dietary preferences.
- Add protein by including cooked chicken, tofu, or white beans to make the soup more substantial and filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg