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369 responses to “Creamy Wild Rice Soup”

  1. Cat Lewis Avatar
    Cat Lewis

    AMAZING! I used poultry seasoning instead of sage because I don’t care for sage …. there’s a bit of it in the poultry seasoning. Thank you 🙂 I couldn’t believe how thick the broth, cashew, bean mixture was!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Great idea! Same flavor profile.

  2. SharLise Avatar
    SharLise

    I love this soup yet hate mushrooms. Haha I dice them so I get the flavour but not the shroom shape. Also I use silken tofu in place of the beans and it’s amazing. Everyone that I’ve allowed to have some of this delicious soup has said it’s their favourite soup they’ve ever had. And that includes me! Well done and thanks for sharing this great recipe. Have you ever tried it with a couple tablespoons of nutritional yeast in it? Not necessarily for the flavour but for the health benefit?

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Great way to get those mushrooms in. We haven’t added nooch to ours but know that some people who make this recipe do. Can’t hurt and sounds extra delicious!

  3. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    I made this for the first time tonight. Your recipe is so simple and easy to follow. This is the most delicious wild rice soup I’ve ever had. My family loved it!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Thank you so much! This is our most popular recipe so I took all of the reviews and tried to simplify the instructions the best I could 🙂

  4. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    We just discovered this soup and its sooo much like one I used to make with heavy cream. Have you ever tried raw sunflower nuts instead of the cashews?

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Haven’t tried sunflower nuts but other than changing the flavor and color a bit I think it would work. A little less creamy but the beans should make up for that.

  5. Kristi Avatar
    Kristi

    I want to try this ! I don’t really like to cook . But I’ll have to try this ! I love mushrooms

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      If you don’t love to cook might I suggest buying a soup starter at the grocery store. It’s already chopped carrots, celery and onion. Less work for you!

  6. Shauna Avatar
    Shauna

    Will this still turn out alright if I use either an immersion blender or small kitchen blender for the beans and cashews? Really looking forward to trying this!!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Yes! Should work just fine. I’d recommend soaking the cashews first so that you get the smoothest texture possible.

  7. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    This is one of our favorite soups ever. I’ve made if for several years now and we never tire of it.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      It’s always so crazy to hear people have made our recipes for YEARS. Feels like we just started doing this yesterday 😝

  8. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Does anyone know how many WW points this is or how many calories? Eating it now, delicious! Thanks.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      I don’t have access to WW points data but after quickly putting into an online nutrition calculator each serving is about 375 calories (assuming you make 6 servings per the recipe).

  9. Linda Schmeeckle Avatar
    Linda Schmeeckle

    My husband said this is the best soup I’ve ever made, and we’ve been married 23 years! Absolutely delicious! Thanks for making our transition to WFPB lifestyle a little easier.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Amazing! Glad we could keep the spark alive 😉

  10. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I have made this several times, and we definitely love it! Once I subbed steamed cauliflower for the cashews to reduce fat, and that was great, too. I make it in the Instant Pot, so I have been wondering if it would save any time to pressure cook the wild rice/veg?

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Many people make this soup in the Instant Pot. It likely saves a few minutes, yes.

  11. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Can I prepare the cashews and beans ahead of time and freeze?

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      I have not tried that specifically but the soup itself freezes well so thinking that would work too. Especially if you give it a quick whirl to re-emulsify after thawing.

  12. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Is it possible to substitute the beans with something else? Husband is low FODMAP and can’t have beans.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      You could give tofu a try?

  13. Patti Avatar
    Patti

    I made this for the first time tonight and it will be in my favorites rotation. Even my meat loving husband loved it. Absolutely delicious and makes me so happy as a dairy intolerant person. Thank you Lenny and Shalva!

    I have a wild rice blend and will probably add more next time and until I have only wild rice. One thing I will do next time is to reserve some broth to help me get more of the cashew cream out of the Vitamix, kind of like the cleaning idea. I am a nudge about getting ALL of anything out of a mixing bowl or blender bowl.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      We love getting every last drop out too. Have you checked out the Under Blade Scraper? It’s awesome.

  14. Adrianne Avatar
    Adrianne

    I have been making this recipe time and time again. Never fails, always delicious. My home smells so good on this cool fall evening. Thank you for this staple soup recipe!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Amazing! Our 4 year old can identify the smell of this soup when he walks in from a chilly day. He gets so excited 🙂

  15. Lindsay Avatar
    Lindsay

    Have you tried adding vegan chicken chunks to this soup? I’m debating whether or not to throw some Tofurkey chicken chunks in or not. Hoping to replicate the Panera chicken and wild rice soup, for us vegans. Thanks!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      I’ve thought about it but never actually done it. It’s gotta be good!

  16. janet Avatar
    janet

    Do you mean the real black wild rice or what the stores often carry which they call a wild rice blend?

    1. Nora Avatar
      Nora

      Pretty sure its real wild rice. Mine always takes longer to cook all the way

    2. Shalva Gale Avatar

      We have used both and they are equally delicious. Based on availability and budget either will do the trick. But Nora is correct, that you may need to cook longer depending on the rice itself and your personal preference.

  17. Marie Avatar
    Marie

    Wow best soup ever! Has everything you need to make a filling meal all in itself. And best of all, our young boys all love it.

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Our kiddos request it all of the time too! Bowl full of beans and nuts😂

  18. Jessica Stiles Avatar
    Jessica Stiles

    Oh…my….heaven in my mouth! I also used to LOVE the chicken and wild rice soup. Now following a plant-based diet, this recipe was an absolute delight! Not only was the end product delicious, but the recipe was clearly written and the instructions were so simple to follow. If there were any more room in my stomach, I’d be getting another bowlful right now!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      Thanks so much, Jessica. This is our most popular recipe so I’ve edited the instructions many times based on reviews from people who make it all of the time.

  19. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I am currently making it for the 3rd time since my initial one. It’s SO savory! Thank you for creating this gem!

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      I’m so happy to hear it’s a repeat recipe for you, Amber!

  20. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Can you use raw or roasted chopped pecans instead of the cashews?

    1. Shalva Gale Avatar

      That isn’t something we’ve tried. We find that cashews are the best consistency for making something “creamy”.

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