Description
A creamy, earthy soup combining wild rice, vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for warming the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing until the vegetables become tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms soften.
- Add the rinsed wild rice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, mixing everything well.
- Pour in the broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Cook for about 45 minutes, or until the wild rice becomes tender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk just before serving.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy hot!
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider roasting your vegetables beforehand. Using homemade broth enhances the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: wild rice soup, comfort food, hearty soup, vegetarian soup