Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Wild Rice Soup. Rich, earthy flavors blend seamlessly with vibrant vegetables and creamy goodness for a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized to suit your taste. Gather around the table and enjoy each spoonful of this nourishing delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, then add rinsed wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for approximately 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Mix in cream or coconut milk along with dried thyme; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg