Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup
Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup is the epitome of comfort food, offering a creamy and flavorful blend of pumpkin, nutty wild rice, and aromatic spices. This hearty soup warms your soul on chilly nights and brings a taste of autumn to your table. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bowl is a delightful embrace of rich flavors that will leave you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Add wild rice and pumpkin puree; mix well before pouring in vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg