Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, hearty fall dinner packed with tender wild rice, fresh vegetables, and comforting herbs. This easy recipe makes the perfect quick dinner, healthy lunch idea, or meal prep option for busy weeks. With earthy mushrooms, sweet carrots, and a rich broth, it’s one of those comforting food ideas you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion diced
2 medium carrots sliced
2 celery stalks chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup uncooked wild rice rinsed
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, add diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Stir in rinsed wild rice and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40–45 minutes until wild rice is tender.
4. Stir in heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the wild rice. Once it becomes tender and slightly chewy, remove from heat to prevent the grains from bursting and turning mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: wild rice soup, autumn soup recipe, cozy fall dinner, easy soup recipe, vegetarian soup, healthy dinner ideas