Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days, blending earthy wild rice with vibrant seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs. This hearty soup envelops you in warmth and flavor, making it ideal for cozy evenings or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s a recipe you’ll return to time and again for its delightful taste and nourishing qualities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and rinsed wild rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender.
- Season with black pepper to taste. Optionally stir in fresh parsley or spinach before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg