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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Autumn Wild Rice Soup: Your Cozy Fall Essential

A comforting creamy Autumn Wild Rice Soup perfect for chilly evenings and caters to both gluten-free and vegetarian diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional
For Additional Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry optional
For Protein and Garnish
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts for garnish
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese optional
For Final Touches
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in garlic and seasoning herbs, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in remaining chicken broth and add cooked wild rice and shredded chicken. Simmer uncovered for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper. Heat gently without boiling.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with nuts and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse wild rice before cooking for better texture. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit chicken.

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