Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
05 - 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
06 - 8 oz baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Rice and Seasonings

08 - 1 cup dry wild rice blend
09 - 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (or Herbs De Provence)
10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Liquids and Dairy

12 - 4 cups lower sodium vegetable broth
13 - 2/3 cup heavy cream (or cashew cream)
14 - 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Let heavy cream come to room temperature. If using cashew cream, soak 1/3 cup raw cashews in 2/3 cup boiling water.
02 - Heat oil and butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook 6-8 minutes until golden.
03 - Stir in rice and toast 1-2 minutes. Add poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add broth and 1 cup water. Bring to low boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 45-60 minutes until rice is tender.
05 - Stir in cream and gradually add Parmesan, stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Can substitute cashew cream for heavy cream
02 - Keeps in refrigerator up to 5 days
03 - Can be frozen up to 3 months