Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a delightful blend of nutty wild rice, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings. This nourishing soup envelops you in warmth and comfort, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its earthy flavors and hearty texture, every spoonful is a reminder of autumn’s bounty. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed wild rice along with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes until wild rice is tender yet slightly firm.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg