Vegan wild rice soup is a hearty, delicious, and warming one-pot meal. It's the perfect dinner on those cold winter evenings. This flavorful soup only takes a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes to cook. This one-pot recipe just got easier with *new* Instant-Pot instructions!
Nothing beats the smell of vegetable soup cooking on a cold winter day.
This week we are expecting a lot of rain, so I made a batch of this vegan wild rice soup. The hearty vegetables, wild rice, and white beans made this a filling meal.
Not to mention, I was able to throw it all together with ingredients I had on hand. So, no trip to the store for me on this cold wet day!
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Vegan Wild Rice Soup is easy to make
It takes one pot, 3 simple steps, and about 30 minutes of cook time.
First, chop the veggies into bite-sized pieces. I used a whole yellow onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery ribs, and equivalent to 3 large garlic cloves.
Second, add them to a large soup pot along with the spices. (oregano, dried parsley, thyme, dry mustard, and salt.)
Cover and cook 5-7 min to slightly soften the veggies.
Add the wild rice and cook a few more minutes.
Third, add the remaining ingredients. (vegetable broth, water, miso, nutritional yeast, beans, and bay leaves.)
That's it!
In about 30 minutes you'll have yourself a delicious, hearty, warming soup!
When the wild rice soup is ready to serve, garnish each bowl with fresh parsley, fresh ground black pepper, and cashew parmesan.
Since this vegan wild rice soup is quick and easy to make (especially in the Instant Pot), I love pairing it with biscuits or dinner rolls to complete the meal.
I brushed the top with organic coconut oil. It paired perfectly with the soup and kept the whole family full and warm on a cold, rainy day.
More great vegan soups to keep you warm this winter
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Vegan Wild Rice Soup
Vegan Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and delicious soup! It only takes one pot, a few simple ingredients, and about 30 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 4 cups plus 3-4 tablespoons vegetable broth, divided
- 1 and 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup wild rice blend
- 1 (15oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 Tablespoon light miso paste
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 small bay leaves
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Cashew Parmesan
Instructions
Stovetop
- Chop the veggies and add them to a large soup pot along with, 3 tablespoons broth, oregano, thyme, parsley, dry mustard, and salt. Stir and cover.
- Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes to slightly soften the veggies.
- Stir in the rice and cook a few more minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients, 4 cups veggie broth, 1 and 1/2 cups water, miso, nutritional yeast, white beans, and bay leaves.- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for 30-40 min, or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve each bowl topped with fresh parsley, fresh ground pepper, and cashew parm.
Instant Pot
- Add a bit of oil or vegetable broth cook and the celery, onion, and carrots. Sauté until they begin to soften.
- Cancel the cooking mode and add in the remaining ingredients including seasonings.
- Set the Instant Pot to 22 minutes using the manual/pressure cook feature.
- Allow it to naturally release pressure before opening the lid.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 bowls Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 9gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g
**Nutritional info is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients I used and for convenience and as a courtesy only.**
Lisa
Hi ! What if I don’t have any nutritional yeast? ( waiting for arrival !) thanks !
Marlena Luna
In the meantime, you can omit it and add more seasoning as needed. It may lack in a bit of flavor, but should still be delicious.
Lili
Hi! Can this be done in the Instant Pot ? I’m looking for more soup recipes to try and this looks very interesting !
Where you get your protein
Yes! Cook the celery, onion, and carrot on sauté until they begin to soften. Cancel the cook mode and add in the remaining ingredients including seasonings. Set the Instant Pot to 22 minutes using the manual/pressure cook feature. Allow it to naturally release pressure before opening the lid. Enjoy! (I also added the instructions to the recipe card for easier access/printing.)
Morgan
Hi! I’m trying this recipe tonight! Thank you- it sounds delicious. Just one question, are the beans pre-cooked? I buy my beans in bulk and have white beans in the cupboard.
Where you get your protein
Yes, the beans are precooked. Enjoy, Morgan!
Christine
Is the miso a paste?
Where you get your protein
Yes, it is a paste.
Mamafresh
How much rice do you use? The recipe is missing the rice ingredient and when it is supposed to be added.
Mamafresh
Never mind!
Where you get your protein
Yay! I'm glad you found it. I just updated the recipe card and made it a bit easier to see. Enjoy!
Sue Ellen
Can the miso be added at the end so that it retains its nutritional properties?
Where you get your protein
Yes, you can definitely wait to add the miso. Enjoy Sue!
Rebecca
Have you ever made this in the Instant Pot? If you have how long did you cook it for?
Where you get your protein
Hi Rebecca! I haven't tried it in the Instant Pot yet. I'm hoping to get around to it soon and update the recipe. In the mean time, if you want to try it out, I would suggest setting the Instant Pot to high pressure for 22 minutes. Once the IP beeps, allow it to count down 10 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
Janine Tacey
I've made this twice already. It is easy to put together, delicious and perfect for these chilly days. Thank you!!
Where you get your protein!
I'm with you on that one Janine! A warm bowl of soup on a cold day can't be beat! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
Aimee
So delicious! Thank you for sharing, this will be a staple at our house now.
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That's great to hear Amiee! I'm so glad it's a hit at your house!
Caitlin
Hi there! Do I need to adjust cook time if adding potatoes? BTW, recipe looks divine ;)
Where you get your protein!
Thank you Caitlin! It should be plenty of time to cook the potatoes. Poke them with a fork to be sure. :)
Caitlin
Also means to ask...when does the garlic get added? Thx!
Where you get your protein!
The garlic goes in with the veggies. :)
whoneedslight
Truly delicious! Completely satisfied my craving.
Where you get your protein!
So glad you enjoyed it!! :)
Sky
Can garbanzo beans be used instead of white beans?
Where you get your protein!
Yes, garbanzo bean can be used as a replacement. Enjoy, Sky!! :)
Miranda
Hello,
Can brown rice be used instead?
Thanks for the recipe
-Miranda
Where you get your protein!
Hi Miranada! Yes, brown rice can be used to replace the wild rice. I've made it with brown rice many times and it's just as delicious! :)
Dani
Is the wild rice pre cooked or do you put it in raw? :)
Where you get your protein!
Hi Dani! The wild rice is added to the soup "raw" and cooks in the liquid. Enjoy! :)
Amanda
What does the nutritional yeast do for the soul? I've never used that ingredient before. Is it readily available in the grocery stores?
Amanda
Omg *for the soup, not soul lol
Where you get your protein!
The nutritional yeast gives the soup a cheesier flavor. It is easily found at health food stores –such as Sprouts, Trader Joes or Whole Foods– and also online. Bragg's makes a small container thats usually found by the spices. Since I use it a lot in cooking I purchase a bigger container from amazon made by Kal http://amzn.to/2gh9DK5 -(affiliate link). The bigger container is usually found near the vitamins and supplements. Incase you can't find it, I've had readers leave it out and still enjoy the soup! Hope that helps! :)
Sydney
Do I cook the rice first?
Where you get your protein!
Hi Sydney! No need to cook the rice first... it actually cooks in the soup using the veggie broth. And once the rice is fully cooked, the soup is done! :)
Katie
This has definitely become one of my new favorite recipes! It's easy to make and the soup is really delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Where you get your protein!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup Katie! It's a family favorite here as well! :)
Pamala Hall
Made this today. I used bulgur in place of the wild rice since I didn't have any. Also added 2 med diced potatoes. The flavors are devine. Thanks for sharing. Will be making this again and again.
Where you get your protein!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup, Pamala! Potatoes sound like a great addition! :)
Jessica
Hi! Thank you for the recipe!
I would love to make it as I love soup... but everytime I add active yeast or nutritional yeast to recipes I hate the taste. Can I leave the yeast out without sacrificing too much thickness or substitute it for something else?
Where you get your protein!
Hi Jessica! You can leave the nutritional yeast out and the thickness will be fine. The taste might be altered a bit, so, I'd suggest tasting the soup and adding more seasonings, if needed. Enjoy! :)
Jen
My kids hate nutritional yeast and can always detect it whern added to a dish EXCEPT for this soup! Hehehe They were shocked to know it was in there. I think it does add an added layer of flavor to the soup but it doesn't scream nutritional yeast.
Where you get your protein
That's so great to hear Jen! :) Any recipe the kids love is always a winner!
Christina
So, could you do this soup in the crockpot? I'm wanting to make this for a team dinner that I have to hear and carry with me and keep warm.
Christina
Heat and carry ;). Not hear...lol
Where you get your protein!
Hi Christina! Yes, this soup should cook in a crockpot just fine. Enjoy! :)
Christina
Could you do this in the crockpot?
Deanna
Is the Miso necessary? I don't do soy.
Where you get your protein!
Hi Deanna,
The miso can easily be omitted without much change to the taste. I use it to add a bit of savory saltiness to the soup. Enjoy! :)
Ness
What heat setting should be used with this recipe? Medium-High?
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The veggies should be cooked over medium to medium-high heat. Enjoy, Ness! :)
Marianne
I made this for my family last night. Unbelievably delicious!!!!! Husband and kids are already asking for it again!
Where you get your protein!
I'm so glad you and your family love the soup, Marianne! :)
Megan
This was delicious! New favorite soup! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Where you get your protein!
Yay! I'm so glad you loved the soup as much as I do, Megan!