Description
Warm up this autumn with a delightful bowl of Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup. This nourishing dish combines nutty wild rice, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating the ultimate comfort food perfect for chilly days. With its hearty texture and rich flavors, this soup not only warms your body but also invites friends and family to gather around the table. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a must-have recipe for your fall meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables. Rinse the wild rice until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed wild rice and pour in vegetable broth. Add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the wild rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If too thick, add more broth or water before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg