Description
Warm up your chilly autumn days with this hearty Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup. Bursting with earthy flavors from wild rice and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, this creamy soup is a comforting hug in a bowl. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each spoonful promises to nourish your body and soul while evoking the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables. Set them aside in separate bowls.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the wild rice and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and spinach to the pot. Cook together for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender but vibrant.
- Finally, stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg