Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup

Thick, rich, hearty, earthy and comforting - this soup is unique and perfect for the mushroom lover in your house.

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 large sprig of fresh thyme
• 6 cups water
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces Crimini mushrooms, chopped, tough stems removed
• 1 small leek, halved, rinsed with the white and light green parts thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

For full instructions you can go to savingdessert.com.