This Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup is cozy, creamy, hearty, and full of vegetables. It is an easy one pot soup that makes a satisfying lunch or dinner. The delicious umami rich savory taste will leave you craving more!
This one-pot wild rice soup makes the best effortless comfort food. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, with chewy wild rice, savory mushrooms, and a creamy coconut milk broth. Easy enough for a weeknight and perfect for meal prep.
And I am sharing multiple ways to make it. Use the Instant Pot for an easy hands-off dinner. Or make this wild rice soup on the stovetop when you want to use a regular soup pot. I am also including slow cooker instructions to make it.
Similar to Restaurant style Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Stew, Creamy Mushroom Pasta and Creamy Mushroom Soup, this recipe checks all the boxes for an easy comfort food meal.
Ingredients
- Uncooked wild rice - I prefer to buy 100% wild rice for this soup. I know it is expensive but you only need a cup to serve four. Also I do not like the wild rice blend because for the price, you get lot more white and brown rice and very little wild rice in that mix.
**You will also love our wonderful recipe of Wild Rice Pilaf Stuffing for holiday menu. - Vegetables - I use an array of colorful fresh vegetables. Baby Bella mushrooms, white onion, garlic, celery, carrots, baby spinach and sweet potato are my favorites. These vegetables keep their form and don't mush out in cooking for long time.
** If you do not like mushed veggies in your soup, cook wild rice separately and then add in all the veggies and make soup that way. - Flavors - I am using Italian seasoning along with salt, ground black pepper, chili pepper flakes to flavor the soup. Low sodium vegetable broth is also used. This soup is mild in flavors. But you can spice it up by adding more red pepper powder. You can use other seasonings like onion and garlic powder, and old bay seasoning.
- Other Ingredients - A can of full fat coconut milk brings out velvety creamy texture and smoothness to the soup. You can use regular or other plant based milks as well. I do not use any flour to thicken the soup. Feel free to use it if you prefer thicker, dense soup.
How to Make Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
Start by using the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. Add a little olive oil and sauté the diced onion until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth, wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, celery, sweet potato, and seasonings. Stir everything together.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 20 minutes. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes. Then carefully release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid and stir in the coconut milk and spinach. The spinach will wilt from the heat of the soup.
Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
That is it. A creamy Instant Pot vegan soup made in one pot. Serve warm.
My Tips for the Best Wild Rice Soup
Use 100% wild rice for the best texture. Wild rice blends can work, but cooking times may vary.
Do not add the coconut milk at the beginning of pressure cooking. Stir it in after the rice and vegetables are cooked.
For a thicker soup, let it sit for a few minutes before serving. The rice and vegetables will naturally make the broth a little thicker.
For more heat, add extra red pepper flakes. For a milder soup, simply leave them out.
This soup also makes excellent leftovers. Store it in the refrigerator and gently reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of broth if it becomes too thick.
What to Serve With Wild Rice Soup
This healthy wild rice soup is filling enough to serve as a complete meal.
I like it with crusty garlic bread, crackers, or a simple green salad. A grilled mushroom cheese sandwich is another delicious option.
For a lighter meal, serve a small bowl alongside a fresh salad.
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 small onion peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning Mix
- 1 (14oz) can coconut milk
- 1 cup packed baby spinach roughly chopped
- salt ground black pepper, chili pepper flakes
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
- Start by using the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. Add a little olive oil and sauté the diced onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth, wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, celery, sweet potato, and seasonings. Stir everything together.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 20 minutes. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes. Then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and stir in the coconut milk and spinach. The spinach will wilt from the heat of the soup. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and red pepper flake. Serve warm.
How to Make Wild Rice Soup in the Crock-Pot ( Slow Cooker)
- Combine vegetable broth, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, carrots, celery, sweet potato, onion, and seasoning in the bowl of a large slow cooker. Stir briefly to combine, then place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 2 hours, until the rice is cooked and tender. (cooking times can vary a lot between different brands of slow cookers. So check the rice at 1 hour and then every 20 minutes afterwards) You may have to add more liquid if it looks too dry.
- Once rice is fully cooked and tender, add the coconut milk and spinach to the soup, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt and black pepper and red pepper flakes (optional) as needed. Turn off the slow cooker. Serve warm and enjoy!
How to Make Wild Rice Soup on Stove Top
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle some salt and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Add in the vegetable broth, wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, celery, sweet potato, and seasoning. Stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut milk and spinach to the soup, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt, black pepper and red chili flakes( if using ) as needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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This recipe was originally published on ProfusionCurry website on October 19, 2021
NB
This soup is creamy, warm, and comforting on a cold winter day. Thank you!
Anonymous
Made it was amazingly delicious and easy to make.
keeping this as a go to soup
thanks
Jenn
can you freeze soup?
Prajakta Sukhatme
Yes. You can freeze this soup.
Heather
Can you use red potatoes instead of sweet?
Prajakta Sukhatme
Yes you can use red potatoes.
Kris
I plan to make this.
Chonny
Can I use another plant based milk instead of coconut?
Prajakta Sukhatme
Yes. You can use almond milk, oat milk or soy milk. However, soup may not thicken as much as coconut milk.
Thelma
Just made this one today (stovetop method) and it's so good!! Perfect for the "chilly" LA weather tonight. 😆
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