Easy Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup Recipe (2024)

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This Easy Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup warms you up from inside out and is so comforting. I ate it with home-made yummy Bread. Though it is a VEGETARIAN WILD RICE SOUP recipe, you can completely make it a VEGAN WILD RICE SOUP with a minor change.

Important – Please scroll down to the end of the post for the COMPLETE RECIPE. It is given in a recipe card. In between, you will find tips & more info about the recipe.

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Delicious & Easy Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup Recipe

I had tried this soup at a friend’s place some time ago. The texture, the taste & the creaminess of this soup left me speechless. Since then it has become my new soup love.

Have I told you that I love soups? And I can have it for any meal. The Vegetable Soups are really filling, nutritious and full of flavors. A bog bowl of it can make you feel content. I often combine my soups with a home-made loaf of bread.

Finally, I gathered the ingredients and set my Instant Pot to work. And boy am I glad that I made it in the Instant Pot. The mushrooms and little kale added so much more flavor to the soup. Also, this is a lighter version of the regular WILD RICE SOUP. Isn’t it a win-win? FIGURE FRIENDLY, WEIGHT FRIENDLY, LIGHT, NUTRITIOUS & of course DELICIOUS.

It is a very simple and easy recipe that doesn’t require advanced cooking skills. You are going to use only 2 MODES in IP to make this –

  1. SAUTE MODE
  2. PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL MODE

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What are the Ingredients of Wild Rice Soup?

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Now I believe in adaptations and personalizing the recipes.

You might feel that there are too many ingredients in this recipe. But the fact is that you have the choice to use them all or pick and choose what you want. The only advice is not to compromise on the few spices used in the recipe.

  • Wild Rice Mix – I used a plain mix of wild rice. You may use any variety that you like. There are Wild Rice blends with herb mixes. Also, you may choose just Wild Rice and not a mix. The cooking time should remain the same.
  • Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium
  • Milk – You may use plant-based milk to make it Vegan. Almond Milk or Coconut Milk might work well.
  • Corn Starch – This makes the recipe for GLUTENFREE WILD RICE SOUP in IP. If you do not have cornstarch then you may use all-purpose flour as a substitute.
  • Cooking Oil or Olive Oil
  • SpicesBay Leaf, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Turmeric, Salt & Black Pepper. Turmeric is optional. Since it gives a beautiful color and is healing in properties, I add it to many of my soups.
  • Fresh Produce – Onion, Garlic, Ginger (optional), Celery, Carrots, Zucchini, Potato, Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Kale. Again, Ginger is optional. I add it to many of my soups in winter because of its digestive and warm properties.

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How to make Wild Rice Soup in Instant Pot?

This is a very simple recipe with only a few steps. And can be made easily in either Instant Pot 6 quartorMEALTHY MULTIPOT.

COMPLETE RECIPE with adequate measurements is given further down below in a RECIPE CARD for print and save purpose too.

Gather all the ingredients.

Wash & Soak the Wild Rice Mix till ready to use. Meanwhile, work on the vegetables.

Wash all the vegetables in a Kitchen Colander and set aside.

Chopping the Vegetables – It is an important step. Make sure that you chop big pieces of the vegetables. Since wild rice takes a longer time to cook, chunkier pieces of vegetables will retain their shape during the time. Peel the onion and potato. The onion needs to be chopped fine.

Insert the inner pot inside the Instant Pot and plug it in. Press SAUTE MODE and set it on HIGH. Once the screen displays HOT, add Cooking Oil to it. After few seconds add aBay Leaf to it. Wait for few seconds and then add onion, garlic & ginger, celery, and carrots. Saute for 2 minutes.

Now add the Soaked Wild Rice + rest of the vegetables. Hold the Kale back to add later. Add Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Turmeric, Salt & Black Pepper + Vegetable Stock. Stir well with a spoon.

Place the lid and close it with SAFETY VALVE to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL MODE and set it t0 High for 25 minutes.

Once the timer goes off, follow NPR. Meanwhile, Prepare the slurry with corn starch and milk. Mix well with aSmall Kitchen Whisk.

Open the lid and add this slurry to it. Cook on saute mode for 5 more minutes till it thickens slightly. Add chopped kale and let sit for few minutes.

Hot Wild Rice Soup is ready in IP. Serve it with some crusty bread.

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Easy Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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Easy Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup Recipe - Creamy & Lighter

This Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup is so creamy, delicious & easy to make. It is an excellent way to have a meal in a soup. It is a glutenfree, & lighter version and can be easily veganized.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword easy wild rice soup, instant pot wild rice soup, IP wild rice soup, vegetarian wild rice soup

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 63kcal

Author simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 quart or Mealthy Multipot

  • Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,

  • Kitchen Colander

  • Chopping board and knife

  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Wild Rice Mix
  • 1 pack/32 ounce or 4 cups Vegetable Stock Low Sodium
  • 1 cup Milk use plant-based milk for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch

Fresh Produce

  • 1/2 cup White Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 small piece Ginger (optional) finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery cut into chunky pieces
  • 2 medium Carrots cut into chunky pieces
  • 1 small Zucchini cut into chunky pieces
  • 1 large Potato, yellow cut into chunky pieces
  • 10 Baby Portobella Mushrooms quartered or thickly sliced
  • 1 cup Kale chopped

Oil & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Rosemary, dry
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dry
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder. optional
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika, optional to add slight kick

Instructions

  • This is a very simple recipe with only a few steps. And can be made easily in either Instant Pot 6 quartorMEALTHY MULTIPOT. Gather all the ingredients.

  • Wash & Soak the Wild Rice Mix till ready to use. Meanwhile, work on the vegetables. Wash all the vegetables in a Kitchen Colander and set aside.

  • Chopping the Vegetables - It is an important step. Make sure that you chop big pieces of the vegetables. Since wild rice takes a longer time to cook, chunkier pieces of vegetables will retain their shape during the time.

  • Insert the inner pot inside the Instant Pot and plug it in. Press SAUTE MODE and set it on HIGH. Once the screen displays HOT, add Cooking Oil to it. After few seconds add aBay Leaf to it. Wait for few seconds and then add onion, garlic & ginger, celery, and carrots. Saute for 2 minutes.

  • Now add the Soaked Wild Rice + rest of the vegetables. Hold the Kale back to add later. Add Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Turmeric, Salt & Black Pepper, paprika (if you are using it) + Vegetable Stock. Stir well with a spoon.

  • Place the lid and close it with SAFETY VALVE to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL MODE and set it t0 High for 25 minutes.

  • Once the timer goes off, follow NPR (natural pressure release). Meanwhile, Prepare the slurry with corn starch and milk. Mix well with aSmall Kitchen Whisk.

  • Open the lid and add this slurry to it. Cook on saute mode for 5 more minutes till it thickens slightly. Add chopped kale and let sit for few minutes. Hot Wild Rice Soup is ready in IP. Serve it with some crusty bread.

Stove Top Instructions

  • You can make it on the stovetop easily. Make it in a heavy bottom saucepan. Follow the steps as mentioned above. The broth quantity will be doubled for stovetop. Bring it to a boil and then cook it on low heat till rice is cooked well.

Notes

  1. It refrigerates well for a week.
  2. If it thickens while refrigerated, warm it up with more vegetable stock/water. Adjust salt & pepper.
  3. You can make it VEGAN by substituting regular milk with Plant-based milk.
  4. To make it more creamy, you may add heavy cream to it.
  5. To make it lighter, you can skip the corn starch slurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4679IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

I am sure you will be making it soon. Please leave your feedback under the comments section when you try it.

Sonal

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FAQs

How do I thicken my wild rice soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

What is the secret to soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
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How do you use the soup function on the Instant Pot? ›

Locate the soup setting on your Instant Pot control panel. It is usually labeled with a soup icon or the word “soup”. Press the button to activate the setting. The Instant Pot will automatically adjust the time and temperature for cooking soup.

What can I sub for wild rice in soup? ›

Brown rice: You can substitute the wild rice with brown rice and cook for about the same amount of time. White rice: You can add long grain white rice to the soup after you remove the chicken and add the half and half and cook for about 10-12 minutes (add the cauliflower after the rice has been cooking 6 minutes).

Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

How can I make my soup thicker and creamy? ›

6 ways to thicken soup:
  1. Blend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ...
  2. Add cream or yogurt. ...
  3. Add flour or cornflour. ...
  4. Use a butter and flour paste. ...
  5. Blend in bread. ...
  6. Add lentils or rice. ...
  7. 5 of the best soup recipes to try next:

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
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What gives soup the best flavor? ›

Herbs and spices add aroma, flavor, and intensity to soup broth. "Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices.

How do you make instant soup better? ›

Garnishing your soup with fresh herbs will bring out the taste of the soup really well. You may go for basil leaves for your bland tomato soup while crushed cilantro would go well with tortilla soup. However, if it's chicken noodle soup then adding chopped thyme would be the tastiest idea.

What are the benefits of wild rice soup? ›

Wild rice has no sodium which helps to reduce blood pressure. It is also heart healthy in that it contains high levels of fiber, known to clear out “bad” cholesterol from the cardiovascular system. Vitamins A, C, and E are all found in wild rice and are essential to our immune system's proper functioning.

Can you add rice to soup without cooking it first? ›

Can you put uncooked rice in soup? Yes – uncooked rice is best to add into soup because it soaks up the flavour of the broth, making it extra tasty!

What is the best way to cook wild rice? ›

How to Cook Wild Rice
  1. Start by bringing a medium pot or saucepan of water to a boil. No need to worry about a specific rice-to-water ratio for this recipe. ...
  2. Then, add the rinsed rice to the boiling water. Reduce the heat so that the water maintains a gentle boil. ...
  3. Finally, let the rice steam.

How can I thicken watery soup? ›

6 Ways to Thicken Soups or Stews
  1. Puree the vegetables. The most straightforward way to thicken soup is to puree the vegetables. ...
  2. Mash beans, lentils, rice, or bread. ...
  3. Add some dairy. ...
  4. Add an egg. ...
  5. Whisk in a bit of flour or starch. ...
  6. Blend in some silken tofu.
Nov 15, 2021

How do you thicken soup with cooked rice? ›

Using Potatoes, Rice, Pasta, or Beans

If your pureed soup is still too thin, thickening it further is simply a matter of adding a neutral starch: Use cooked potatoes, rice, stale bread, mashed potatoes, or frozen hash browns. Just simmer briefly to release the starches and then puree. Don't overdo it, though.

What is the healthiest way to thicken soup? ›

Foods like rice, bread, potatoes and beans are naturally high in starches, which, when broken down, act as a thickening agent. With rice, the grains will break down into the soup as it's simmered and stirred, releasing the starches and thickening the soup.

What is the best soup thickener? ›

The 15 Best Ingredients To Thicken Homemade Soup
  • Add thickness with a flour slurry. ...
  • Cornstarch should be your thickener of choice. ...
  • Red beans or lentils can thicken a pureed soup. ...
  • Bring the magic of risotto with arborio rice. ...
  • Use pasta starch in a couple of different ways. ...
  • Thicken soup with egg yolks and a bit of technique.
Jun 16, 2023

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