Name: Creamy Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice, cooked; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend); 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp thyme (dried or 1 tbsp fresh); 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut milk for dairy-free); Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Description

Creamy Wild Rice Soup is a rich and hearty dish featuring nutty wild rice, tender vegetables, and a velvety broth. It’s the perfect comforting one-pot meal for chilly days or anytime you need something cozy and nourishing.

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice, cooked
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme (dried or 1 tbsp fresh)
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the wild rice according to package instructions until tender. Set aside.
In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and mushrooms (if using), and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour and stir well to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Add the cooked wild rice and continue simmering for 15–20 minutes to blend flavors.
Reduce heat and stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Use coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
Freeze before adding cream for best texture.
Add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein.
For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour.
Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients during the last few minutes of cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 330
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 45mg