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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Up with Autumn Wild Rice Soup for Flavorful Comfort

Enjoy a warm bowl of Autumn Wild Rice Soup to embrace the season with nutritious ingredients and comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Rinse thoroughly
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
For the Flavor
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Or more broth for non-alcoholic
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded, rotisserie optional
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse wild rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice with 4 cups of chicken broth. Boil, then simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Incorporate garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Deglaze with white wine and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add remaining broth to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Stir in cooked wild rice and shredded chicken if using. Mix and heat for 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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