Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup
Warm up your autumn evenings with this Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup, a delightful blend of nutty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. This hearty recipe is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for chilly days. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, this soup will become a fall favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Stir in cooked wild rice along with its liquid and remaining broth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil again, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg