Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup

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Inspired by creamy turkey and wild rice soup recipes, this vegetarian mushroom soup recipe is a whole lot lighter and gets a rich flavor boost from caramelized leeks. Serve with a green salad with sherry vinaigrette and crusty bread to sop up any bits left in the bowl.

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Carolyn Malcoun
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Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Immunity Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 6 cups sliced leeks (4-6 medium leeks)

  • ½ cup dry sherry

  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 ½ cups sliced celery

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 6 cups mushroom broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup wild rice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 6 tablespoons sour cream

  • 6 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring often, until the leeks are golden brown and very tender, 5 to 10 minutes more.

  2. Add sherry and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and celery and cook, stirring often, until the mushroom liquid evaporates, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, water and rice; cover and bring to a simmer.

  3. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Season with pepper and salt. Serve each portion topped with 1 tablespoon each sour cream and almonds.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
13g Fat
39g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 1672IU 33%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Folate 113mcg 28%
Sodium 563mg 24%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 3mg 19%
Magnesium 101mg 24%
Potassium 751mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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