Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

A lightened-up meatless take on the classic chicken and wild rice soup. You won't miss the meat or the cream in this satisfying vegan version! (gluten-free)

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

½ cup raw or roasted cashews
½ cup wild rice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
3 carrots peeled and finely chopped
3 celery ribs finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves minced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms finely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water or broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
2 cups vegetable broth

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Instructions

In a small bowl, bring combine ½ cup cashews with hot water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
In a small pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the wild rice then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover with a lid and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook for several minutes, until translucent. Add the celery and carrot, stir, and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
To the pot, add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for several minutes then add 2 tablespoons tamari, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Stir intermittently while continuing to cook for about 5 minutes more.
Once the cashews are done soaking, strain off the excess water and place them in a high speed blender (such as a NutriBullet or Beast Blender). Add 2 cups water (or broth) and 1 tablespoon cornstarch then blend on high, until smooth.
Pour the cashew cream into the pot along with 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes*. Turn off the heat off and add the cooked wild rice to the pot. Serve warm with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose.

*If the soup is still too thin, allow to simmer for a bit longer. It will start to thicken more after it cools.

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