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Creamy Slow Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

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A cozy, creamy slow cooker soup featuring wild rice and earthy mushrooms, perfect for comforting meals with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice blend (wild rice and brown rice blend recommended)
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Clean and slice the cremini mushrooms. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown.
  3. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the wild rice blend, thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the wild rice is tender but still has a slight bite.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Discard the bay leaf.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Sautéing mushrooms and vegetables before slow cooking enhances flavor and prevents sticking. Use a wild rice blend for better texture and quicker cooking. Stir cream in near the end to avoid curdling. Adjust salt gradually due to broth saltiness. Stir gently once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking but avoid over-stirring to keep rice texture intact.

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