Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is the perfect dish to warm your heart and soul on chilly days. This creamy, earthy soup combines tender wild rice with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful experience that’s both nourishing and comforting. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a hearty bowl of this soul-warming soup as you create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed wild rice with thyme and bay leaves; toast for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add coconut milk, carrots, celery, and mushrooms; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until veggies are soft.
- Fold in spinach or kale before serving; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg