Delightful Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or a mix)
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish