Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup:

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (about 450g) mushrooms, sliced (choose your favorite variety)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for a richer soup)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

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