Cremini Mushroom and Rice Soup

Description

A hearty and thick soup made with cremini mushrooms and rice to warm you on any day. Full of flavor, texture, and aromas, this is a hit in my family near and far!

Ingredients

  • ¼ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse dried porcini mushrooms
  2. then mince. Transfer to a large saucepan.
  3. Add chicken broth
  4. rice
  5. soy sauce
  6. thyme
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  8. and bay leaves to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until needed.
  9. Meanwhile
  10. melt butter in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add cremini mushrooms
  11. onion
  12. and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until all moisture has evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown
  13. about 10 minutes. Stir in the broth-rice mixture and carrots; bring to a simmer.
  14. Cook until carrots and rice are tender
  15. 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat and remove the bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 8

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