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overhead photo of creamy mushroom soup and rice in a bowl garnished with whole mushrooms, greens, and a swirl of heavy cream.

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rice

Katerina | Diethood
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rice is an easy recipe prepared with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and a hint of thyme, finished with cream and hearty white rice. 
Servings : 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter and heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat.
  • Stir in the onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often until onion is soft.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until mushrooms are caramelized.
  • Add the thyme; stir and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Spoon out about ⅓ of the mushrooms and set them aside for serving.
  • Remove the pot from heat and transfer the ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor.
  • Add 2 cups of broth to the blender and process the mixture until smooth.
  • Return mixture to the Dutch oven; set the Dutch oven over high heat and stir in remaining broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the rice; reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
  • Continue to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in the milk and heavy cream; then, stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Cook for about 6 to 8 more minutes.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with reserved mushrooms, and serve.

Notes

  • Liquid: I like to use chicken broth for this soup because of the flavor that it adds, however you can use any other broth that you prefer. Even water is okay to use, just adjust the salt and seasonings to your taste.
  • Mushrooms: Cremini mushrooms and white mushrooms work great, but if you want to use portobello or any other mushroom variety, feel free to do so.
  • Rice: Adding wild rice is also a great option if you don't want to use white rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 262 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 32 mg | Sodium: 216 mg | Potassium: 430 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 427 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 114 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy mushroom soup recipe, homemade cream of mushroom soup, mushroom soup recipe