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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup That's Perfect for Fall Nights

A warm and comforting Autumn Wild Rice Soup, perfect for fall nights with nutritious ingredients and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Rinsed before cooking.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
For the Veggies
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms Sliced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Heartiness
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or Coconut Milk.
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Dry Sherry Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pecans or Walnuts Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed wild rice with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, then stir in garlic and herbs.
  3. Pour in remaining chicken broth and add cooked wild rice and shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover, cooking for 30-60 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk. Add dry sherry if using, sprinkle with parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with nuts and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be adapted with different grains and broth options for dietary preferences.

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