Name: Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 cup milk or cream (or coconut milk); 2 cups chopped kale or spinach; 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening); Salt & pepper to taste

Description

A creamy stovetop wild rice soup filled with mushrooms, carrots, and kale; a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for fall and winter.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup uncooked wild rice
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 cup milk or cream (or coconut milk)
2 cups chopped kale or spinach
1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Salt & pepper to taste

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic for 6–7 minutes.
Add wild rice, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
Cover and cook 35–40 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in milk or cream and flour (if using). Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
Add kale or spinach; cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

Let the soup simmer uncovered for a thicker texture.

Add cooked chicken or beans for extra protein.

Store up to 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Dish

Nutrition

Calories: 370 kcal per serving