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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Up with Autumn Wild Rice Soup for Ultimate Comfort

This Autumn Wild Rice Soup offers a rich blend of flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinse well
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be swapped with other cooking oils
  • 1 piece onion diced
  • 2 pieces carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
For Creaminess and Garnish
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry optional
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste toasted pecans or walnuts for garnish
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse wild rice under cold water, place in a saucepan with chicken broth, bring to boil, simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, cook until moisture is released.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, sage, and rosemary, cook until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  4. Add remaining chicken broth, cooked wild rice, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and dry sherry, add parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, heat gently for 5 minutes.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with pecans or walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or leftover proteins. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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