Looking for a soup that warms your soul and gives your spoon a workout? Wild Rice Soup is your new best friend. With a hearty mix of wild rice, tender vegetables, and a creamy broth, this soup is basically autumn in a bowl. It’s like your favorite comfort food decided to get a little more sophisticated but still kept its warm, cozy vibe.
Perfect for those cold nights when you need something that’s both filling and flavorful, this soup will have you wondering why you ever settled for plain old chicken noodle. Spoiler alert: You don’t have to.
Wild Rice Soup
Perfect for those cold nights when you need something that’s both filling and flavorful, this soup will have you wondering why you ever settled for plain old chicken noodle. Spoiler alert: You don’t have to.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wild rice, broth, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Swap in coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- A dash of smoked paprika adds a nice depth of flavor.
Summary of the Recipe
A creamy, hearty soup with wild rice and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day.
Servings of the Recipe
Serves 6.
Estimated Cost of the Recipe
Approximately $15.
Prep Time of the Recipe
20 minutes.
Cook Time of the Recipe
45 minutes.
Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe
1 hour and 5 minutes.
Course
Main Course.
Cuisine
American.
Equipment Required
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients and Quantities Required
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions in Steps
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wild rice, broth, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Swap in coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- A dash of smoked paprika adds a nice depth of flavor.
