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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup - Easy Comfort Food Recipe.
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A cozy and comforting autumn soup featuring nutty wild rice, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly fall days with the option of dairy-free preparation using coconut milk.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed until water runs clear
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup diced celery (approximately 2–3 stalks)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Place wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 30 seconds until water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot (at least 5-quart capacity) over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant and mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
  4. Add dried thyme and rosemary, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to coat vegetables evenly.
  5. Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rinsed wild rice, reduce heat to low, and cover pot with tight-fitting lid.
  6. Let soup simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes until wild rice is tender and grains have split open and curled slightly. Check occasionally and add water if liquid level gets too low.
  7. Once rice is fully cooked, stir in 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk. Heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling to prevent cream separation. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use a large pot with at least 5-quart capacity to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
  • Rinse wild rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent gummy texture. This step is essential for best results.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free version to achieve the same rich, creamy texture as heavy cream.
  • Soup will thicken as it sits because wild rice continues to absorb liquid. Add extra broth when reheating.
  • Avoid boiling after adding cream as this can cause separation. Keep heat at medium-low when reheating.
  • For best flavor, make this soup a day ahead. The flavors meld beautifully overnight in the refrigerator.

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