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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Autumn Wild Rice Soup recipe
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Hearty and comforting soup blending nutty wild rice with tender vegetables, savory broth, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for fall gatherings and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice (or wild rice blend)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 1 cup milk or cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: 1-2 cups shredded chicken or turkey

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent with slightly golden edges.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in wild rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to enhance nutty flavor.
  4. Pour in broth, add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender and some grains split open with curled ends. If using wild rice blend, start checking at 25 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in milk or cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. For dairy-free milk, remove from heat before adding. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. If using, add cooked chicken or turkey and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Wild rice blend cooks faster than pure wild rice. Start checking for doneness at 25 minutes if using a blend.
  • Soup thickens as it sits. Add extra broth or milk when reheating to reach desired consistency.
  • For extra fall flavor, add mushrooms, kale, or sweet potatoes with the broth.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control seasoning levels.
  • Dairy-free milks can be stirred in off-heat to prevent separation.

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