Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is your go-to comfort dish for chilly days, blending earthy wild rice with fresh vegetables and savory herbs. This hearty soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings family together around the table. With its warm flavors and inviting aroma, each bowl offers a hug in a mug, perfect for sharing laughter and stories. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer partially covered.
- Simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper before serving. Remove bay leaves and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg