Description
Warm up this fall with a comforting bowl of Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup, featuring earthy wild rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 2. Add Mushrooms: Stir in sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
- 3. Incorporate Rice: Add wild rice and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender but still slightly firm.
- 4. Creamy Touch: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk along with dried thyme. Allow it to simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Seasoning: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- 6. Serve Warm: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or croutons if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize by adding seasonal veggies like kale or butternut squash. For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.