Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features a delightful blend of nutty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a warm and inviting dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or quiet nights in. Each spoonful offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors, making it a beloved recipe that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear. In a large pot, combine wild rice with vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until translucent; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add carrots and celery to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Once the rice is tender (about 45 minutes), stir in the sautéed vegetables along with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer together for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg