Name: Freezer Meal Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup uncooked wild rice (the REAL stuff, not a blend); 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon each rubbed sage and dried thyme; 1 lb. chicken breasts (optional); 5 medium carrots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 stalks celery chopped; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon umami mushroom seasoning; 1-2 tablespoons sherry

Description

Freezer Meal Wild Rice Soup! Just freeze in a bag and add to the Instant Pot. So creamy and simple. Perfect for fall/winter nights!

Ingredients

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FREEZE TOGETHER:

1/2 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup uncooked wild rice (the REAL stuff, not a blend)
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each rubbed sage and dried thyme
1 lb. chicken breasts (optional)

ADD PARTWAY THROUGH COOKING:

5 medium carrots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery chopped

ADD AFTER COOKING:

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon umami mushroom seasoning
1–2 tablespoons sherry

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Instructions

INSTANT POT: From frozen, 45 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes natural release. After 45 minutes, release steam from Instant Pot and add carrots, garlic, and celery to the pot. Cook for 10 more minutes on high pressure.

SLOW COOKER: From frozen, 4 hours on high. For the last 1-2 hours, add carrots, garlic, and celery.

FINAL STEP: Melt butter, whisk in flour, whisk in milk until creamy and thick. Add to the soup. Add extra water to thin to desired consistency. Finish with a sprinkle of umami seasoning and a drizzle of sherry.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Pressure Cook
Cuisine: American

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