Vegan Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and flavorful vegan soup made with wild rice and mixed mushrooms, perfect for a comforting meal. This soup is easy to make and can be customized with various herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces mixed mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the wild rice by rinsing it in a fine-mesh strainer and draining well.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add the mixed mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Combine the vegetable broth, wild rice, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until slightly smooth, if desired.
- Stir in nutritional yeast for a cheesy, nutty flavor, if using.
- Season the soup to taste and serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices.