Description
Wild rice soup is a heartwarming dish that combines earthy grains and fresh vegetables, creating a cozy experience perfect for chilly evenings. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this easy-to-make soup transforms ordinary meals into delightful memories. Enjoy it as a main course or an appetizer, and savor the warmth of home-cooked comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the veggies.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery along with wild rice; stir to combine and let flavors mingle for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, thyme, and pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes until wild rice is tender but chewy, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg