Wild Rice Mushroom Comfort Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 cups of hearty vegetable or chicken broth
02 - 1 cup uncooked pure wild rice (skip the blends)
03 - 8 ounces of sliced baby bella mushrooms
04 - 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1 pound)

→ Veggies & Flavor Boosters

05 - 4 minced cloves of fresh garlic
06 - 2 diced medium carrots
07 - 2 celery stalks, diced
08 - 1 small white onion, diced
09 - 2 big handfuls of fresh kale, stems taken out and leaves roughly chopped

→ Spices & Final Touches

10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - 1 can (14 ounces) of unsweetened coconut milk
13 - Fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the broth, wild rice, mushrooms, chopped garlic, diced veggies, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning directly into the Instant Pot bowl. Gently stir to combine all the goodies.
02 - Lock the lid into place and set to manual high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure manually. Remove the bay leaf to discard.
03 - If you're cooking on the stove, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a big pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion and cook till soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until you can smell it.
04 - Add all other ingredients except the kale and coconut milk. Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat, cover it, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is cooked through.
05 - Whether you used the Instant Pot or stove, stir in the coconut milk and kale. Let the kale wilt slightly. Taste the soup and tweak the salt, pepper, or add a pinch more Old Bay if needed.

# Notes:

01 - It's best to stick with pure wild rice instead of a mix for proper results.
02 - Coconut milk can be swapped for 1 1/2 cups of half-and-half or even a homemade creamy substitute.
03 - Skip using a slow cooker since results can vary too much between different models.

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