Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Wild Rice Soup is the perfect dish for chilly days. Combining nutty wild rice with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, each spoonful offers a comforting taste of home. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, this soup is destined to become a family favorite that brings everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions (about 1 medium onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dice onions, carrots, and celery; mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in wild rice and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- After 15 minutes of simmering, add diced carrots and celery; cook until tender yet crisp (10–15 minutes).
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. For extra creaminess, stir in heavy cream if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg