Dreena Burton· Published September 14, 2020
· 2min read
Summary
This savory, earthy soup is wonderfully comforting and features wild rice, which is often underutilized in plant-based cooking. It’s also super nourishing and healing with the nutrient-packed mushrooms, as well as the herbs (oregano, parsley, and thyme) and spices (clove).
⅛cuporganic tamari (+⅛ cup as desired, reduced sodium, or coconut aminos)
3tbsphoisin sauce
2tbspfresh oregano (chopped)
1 ½tbspfresh thyme (+½ Tbsp as desired, chopped)
1large bay leaf
2tbsparrowroot flour (+1 Tbsp as desired, mixed with 3 Tbsp of water)
fresh parsley (optional, minced, for garnish)
toasted pecans (chopped, for garnish)
Directions
1
In a large soup pot, heat vinegar and 1 tbsp water over medium heat.
2
Add chopped onions and a dash of salt and pepper and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3
Add garlic and continue to sauté for another 1–2 minutes, until the onions soften, then add sliced mushrooms and another dash of salt. Add additional tbsp water if needed to prevent sticking.
4
Cover and let cook, occasionally tossing mushrooms gently, for 6–7 minutes, until they start to wilt.
5
Stir in rice, water, vegetable stock, and remaining ingredients (except optional arrowroot and fresh herbs) and stir. (If using fresh herbs instead of dried, add them during last minutes of cooking so that they do not overcook and lose their wonderful flavors).
6
Turn heat up to high and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then cover and let simmer for 45–55 minutes, or until wild rice is completely cooked and has opened to expose the inner white part of the grain (if you use another rice, you will not need to cook as long).
7
To thicken the stew a little, add the optional arrowroot mixture, bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat again.
8
Season with additional sea salt and black pepper if desired.
9
Remove bay leaf, pour into individual bowls, and garnish with a sprinkling of parsley and toasted pecans.
Chef's Notes
Mix up the Mushrooms The combination of mushrooms is up to you! For example, about 4–5 cups of button mushrooms, 3–4 cups of portabella, and shiitake, oyster, or chanterelle for the remainder. Adding just a few cups of wild mushrooms will greatly deepen and enhance the flavors.
Herbs If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute dried (about 2 tsp of each). If using dried, add them earlier in cooking, during the saute process.
Serving Suggestions Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.
⅛cuporganic tamari (+⅛ cup as desired, reduced sodium, or coconut aminos)
3tbsphoisin sauce
2tbspfresh oregano (chopped)
1 ½tbspfresh thyme (+½ Tbsp as desired, chopped)
1large bay leaf
2tbsparrowroot flour (+1 Tbsp as desired, mixed with 3 Tbsp of water)
fresh parsley (optional, minced, for garnish)
toasted pecans (chopped, for garnish)
Directions
1
In a large soup pot, heat vinegar and 1 tbsp water over medium heat.
2
Add chopped onions and a dash of salt and pepper and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3
Add garlic and continue to sauté for another 1–2 minutes, until the onions soften, then add sliced mushrooms and another dash of salt. Add additional tbsp water if needed to prevent sticking.
4
Cover and let cook, occasionally tossing mushrooms gently, for 6–7 minutes, until they start to wilt.
5
Stir in rice, water, vegetable stock, and remaining ingredients (except optional arrowroot and fresh herbs) and stir. (If using fresh herbs instead of dried, add them during last minutes of cooking so that they do not overcook and lose their wonderful flavors).
6
Turn heat up to high and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then cover and let simmer for 45–55 minutes, or until wild rice is completely cooked and has opened to expose the inner white part of the grain (if you use another rice, you will not need to cook as long).
7
To thicken the stew a little, add the optional arrowroot mixture, bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat again.
8
Season with additional sea salt and black pepper if desired.
9
Remove bay leaf, pour into individual bowls, and garnish with a sprinkling of parsley and toasted pecans.
