Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with wild rice and nutritious vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice Rinse under cold water before cooking.
- 4 cups vegetable broth Use any broth of your choice.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped Can substitute with chard or Swiss chard.
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup coconut cream or heavy cream Use coconut cream for a vegan version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse wild rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are soft.
Cooking
- Add vegetable broth, cooked wild rice, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in kale or spinach; cook until wilted.
- For a creamy version, stir in coconut cream or heavy cream before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, sauté the vegetables a little longer until they caramelize slightly. Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini. You can use chicken broth for non-vegetarians.