Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup: A Heartwarming Recipe for Chilly Days
A heartwarming soup perfect for chilly autumn days, filled with wild rice and seasonal vegetables.
- Author: Christiana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the wild rice, vegetable broth, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and lemon juice, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy the cozy flavors!
Notes
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like squash or sweet potatoes.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup, Wild Rice Soup, Autumn Recipes