Description
Wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty dish blends nutty wild rice with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a warm, inviting bowl that wraps you in cozy flavors. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it’s a family favorite that will bring smiles and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots until onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in cream if desired; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg