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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A rich and hearty Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup packed with seasonal vegetables, nutty wild rice, and a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days, this one-pot wonder is great for meal prep and can be made dairy-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Vegetables
    • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add Mushrooms and Sweet Potatoes
    • Stir in mushrooms and sweet potatoes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Simmer with Broth & Wild Rice
    • Pour in the broth, then add wild rice, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Incorporate the Chicken (Optional)
    • If using chicken, stir in the cooked, shredded meat.
  5. Make it Creamy
    • Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. If a thicker soup is preferred, mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Finish & Serve
    • Remove the bay leaf, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding extra broth if needed.
  • Dietary Options: Vegan-friendly by omitting chicken and using coconut milk.
  • Thickening Tip: Use a cornstarch slurry or mash sweet potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: wild rice soup, autumn soup, cozy fall recipes, creamy wild rice soup, healthy soup recipe

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