Description
Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate fall comfort food, blending creamy pumpkin with chewy wild rice and aromatic herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings, creating warm memories with every spoonful. With its vibrant orange hue and rich flavors, it’s not just a meal—it’s an experience that wraps you in cozy warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and wild rice, toasting for a few minutes.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and fresh greens until wilted. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg