Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines earthy wild rice, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs to create a warm, flavorful dish that wraps you in comfort with every spoonful. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear. Chop carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened. Stir in wild rice and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before removing the bay leaf. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg