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Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup: The Creamy, Cozy Bowl Your Weeknight Deserves

  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, cozy bowl of comfort featuring hearty wild rice, tender mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs. Whether made with heavy cream or a classic roux, this one-pot vegetarian soup is a nourishing and flavorful weeknight winner that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Soup Base (Instant Pot):

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 onion, chopped

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice

  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 medium carrots, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

Creamy Base – Choose One:
Option A (Simple):

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream

Option B (Roux Method):

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • 1.5 cups milk (2% recommended)

  • Pinch of salt

Optional Finishing Touches:

  • 1 teaspoon umami mushroom seasoning

  • 1–2 tablespoons sherry

Instructions

  • Sauté Base: Turn on sauté function on Instant Pot. Melt butter, then add onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

  • Add Rice and Seasonings: Stir in wild rice, broth, salt, sage, and thyme. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.

  • Add Veggies: Quick-release pressure. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Pressure cook on high for another 10 minutes. Quick-release when done.

  • Creamy Finish:

    • Option A: Stir heavy cream directly into the pot.

    • Option B: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add to soup.

  • Finish & Serve: Stir in optional mushroom seasoning or sherry. Adjust with more broth if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Use real wild rice—not a rice blend—for proper texture.

Add vegetables after cooking rice to prevent mushiness.

For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and coconut milk.

Skip cream if freezing; add it after reheating.

Shiitake or cremini mushrooms can add extra depth of flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes (includes pressurizing)
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: instant pot wild rice soup, creamy wild rice soup, mushroom rice soup, cozy instant pot recipe, vegetarian soup, easy one-pot dinner, fall soup, winter comfort food, gluten-free wild rice, wild rice dinner idea

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