Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4.5 cup

fresh mushrooms

sliced

1 cup

sweet onion

chopped

1 cup

celery

chopped

4 tbsp

butter

None

0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

None

4 cup

chicken broth

None

1 cup

half-and-half

None

1.5 cup

wild rice

cooked

1 tbsp

fresh marjoram

chopped

1 tsp

salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~5 min

Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped sweet onion, and chopped celery to the pot.

Step 3
~5 min

Cook the vegetables until they are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
~5 min

Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour in chicken broth and simmer until the soup thickens.

Step 6
~5 min

Reduce the heat to low.

Step 7
~5 min

Stir in half-and-half, cooked wild rice, and chopped fresh marjoram.

Step 8
~5 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~5 min

Continue to cook over low heat until the soup is well heated and flavors have melded.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of sherry for extra flavor.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve with crusty bread.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a simple salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Green salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Commonly associated with comfort food and autumnal gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Fall
Winter
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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