Description
A warming and hearty soup perfect for cooler weather, capturing the essence of fall with earthy vegetables, aromatic herbs, and tender wild rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice with 3 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, sage, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the cooked wild rice and the remaining 1 cup of vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Gently stir in the chopped kale or spinach. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the taste.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- For extra texture, add toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts as a topping.
- For a heartier version, add cooked chicken or turkey.
- Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream for a creamy texture.
- Substitute brown rice or quinoa if wild rice is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: N/A