This satisfying, earthy soup is so warm and comforting. The wild rice is filling, while the finely minced and chopped vegetables give the soup consistent flavor throughout. What’s more, its “creaminess” comes from pureed cannellini beans and coconut milk, rather than dairy products.
Slow Cooker “Creamy” Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup. multi-color wild rice blend
- 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, washed, divided
- 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, undrained**
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 6-8 cup. vegetable stock, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup. full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Tip:
- For less salt, rinse and drain the beans before pureeing them.
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain and transfer to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker crock.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until very finely minced and transfer to slow cooker crock.
- Add 2/3 of the mushrooms to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Thinly slice remaining mushrooms and add to slow cooker, along with the finely chopped mushrooms.
- Add cannellini beans and a little water to a food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into slow cooker crock with other ingredients. Add bay leaf, garlic powder, and 6 cups of vegetable stock. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8. Actual cooking time will vary by individual slow cooker, so check for doneness after 2½ hours (or 5½ hours for low) and adjust cook time accordingly. (The rice should be tender, but not mushy when finished).
- When cooking time is complete, remove bay leaf and discard. Add coconut milk, chopped parsley, and additional vegetable stock, if necessary, to achieve the desired consistency.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4-6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8917mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 12gSugar: 25gProtein: 22g
