It’s probably one of my favorite soups on a chilly winter evening and when I am feeling under the weather. This soup will truly warm you up from the inside out! This is the best soup ever. If you are on the hunt for a delicious vegetarian soup recipe that is hearty, filling, and can be made in one pot, this wild rice soup recipe is for you. Instant Pot and stovetop methods are explained!
About this recipe
This Vegetable Wild Rice Soup is made with Wild Rice, vegetables like spinach, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes and flavored with aromatic herbs like fresh basil and poultry seasoning. It’s made creamy with half and half milk-based roux. Not only you will enjoy the velvety creamy goodness of this soup but also its unique flavor. It’s one of those recipes you’ll crave. This soup takes about an hour to make. But it is 100% worth the effort. And since most of that time is hands-off, it works as an easy lunch and dinner idea, too. I have tried this soup in an Instant pot as well as on the stovetop. Both ways, it turned just perfect. But making it in Instant pot is a breeze. It’s easy to throw everything into the Instant Pot, set it, and forget it. This Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup recipe is perfect for cold nights. But even if you’re not in a freezing climate, this soup will hit the spot!
Ingredients required
Step by step process
Turn on Instant pot on sauté normal mode. Heat oil.Now add garlic, onion, and celery. Saute for a minute. (image 1)Now add carrots, potatoes, wild rice, vegetable broth, salt, and poultry seasoning. Stir the soup. (image 2 to 4)Cover the instant pot, vent valve in sealing position. Press the manual/pressure cook button and set the timer for 45 minutes under high pressure. (image 5 and 6)Once IP beeps and cooking time is done, switch off the Instant Pot and give a quick release.
Make a roux
During the last 5 minutes that the soup is cooking, prepare roux in a separate saucepan.In a pan, heat butter. Add All-purpose flour; Cook it for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. (image 7)Now, add Half and half milk and stir. Cook it for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame. (image 8)Now, open the instant pot lid, add spinach, basil, and prepared roux in a soup. Mix well. (image 9 to 11)Cover the pot and let the soup rest for 5 minutes to mingle all the flavors. (image 12)Note – Initially, you notice there is too much liquid but keep in mind the soup will thicken as it sits.
Your Instant pot wild rice soup is already. Serve it hot with crusty bread, or focaccia bread, and a good salad. Enjoy! For making this soup in the pot – You can cook on the stovetop. Instead of an instant pot, make it in a soup pot or dutch oven. Follow the same recipe. The only change you need to do is, increase the broth quantity. Instead, of 3 cups add 5 cups of vegetable broth and cook it for about 1 hour or so on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally. Check the liquid in between, add more broth if needed. Then add roux, spinach, and basil, stir well. Cook for one minute and switch off the flame.
Do not try to substitute wild rice with white rice, wild rice blend, or brown rice.I love the flavors fresh basil adds to this soup. You can add thyme, rosemary, or any herb of your choice.If you’re making this in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, be sure to release the pressure, then turn it off. Or else the rice and vegetables will be overcooked and soggy.Keep in mind the soup will thicken as it sits.Based on personal preference, if you would like the soup to have tons of additional flavors, you can add additional seasonings.To make this soup spicy, you can add jalapenos, serrano pepper, or red chili flakes.
The next time you have a day when all you want to do is pull on your cozy blanket and curl up on the couch, make this creamy wild rice soup. My family loves this soup and chances are your families will love it too.
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