Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is the perfect dish for chilly evenings, combining tender wild rice, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs into a warm and hearty bowl. This comforting soup captures the essence of fall with its earthy flavors and inviting aroma, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether enjoyed with crusty bread or a fresh salad, each spoonful delivers warmth and nourishment that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in wild rice and toast briefly for two minutes with dried thyme and salt.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced potatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- In the last ten minutes of cooking, stir in kale or spinach if using.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg