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Perfect Autumn Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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This Perfect Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, comforting dish ideal for chilly days. It combines nutty wild rice with sautéed vegetables, earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and creamy richness for a luscious and satisfying soup that showcases the best flavors of fall.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Finishing Touches

  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced cremini mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture, about an additional 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Rice and Broth: Add the rinsed wild rice to the pot along with the vegetable or chicken broth, dried thyme, dried sage, and ground nutmeg. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and slightly burst open.
  5. Incorporate Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk and heat through without bringing the soup back to a boil to prevent curdling.
  6. Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally, add cooked chicken or other protein if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese if using. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • For meat lovers, add cooked sausage, bacon, or ham to make the soup heartier.
  • Vegetarians can boost nutrition by adding kale, spinach, butternut squash, or sweet potatoes.
  • For a spicy kick, incorporate red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
  • To avoid cream curdling, temper the cream by whisking in a small amount of hot soup before adding it to the pot.
  • Shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese can be stirred in for a cheesy twist.
  • Soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.

Keywords: wild rice soup, autumn soup, creamy rice soup, vegetarian soup, hearty soup, mushroom soup, fall recipes

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