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Cozy Wild Rice Soup Recipe for Perfect Fall Nights

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This cozy wild rice soup is the ultimate autumn comfort food, packed with hearty wild rice, seasonal vegetables, and a creamy broth for a warm and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) wild rice
  • 4 cups (950ml) water
  • 6 cups (1.4L) vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped finely
  • 2 cups (150g) mushrooms, sliced (baby bella or cremini)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (200g) of wild rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil, add the wild rice, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45-50 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 2 cups (150g) of sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they release their juices and start to brown.
  4. Push the vegetables to the side of the pot and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the empty space. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (15g) of flour over the melted butter, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a paste.
  5. Gradually pour in 6 cups (1.4L) of vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream and the cooked wild rice. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

[‘If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water to adjust the consistency.’, ‘Use fresh herbs for a brighter flavor.’, ‘Add cream at the end to avoid curdling.’, ‘Consider adding baby spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.’]

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Keywords: wild rice soup, fall recipe, cozy soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, creamy soup, autumn comfort food

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