Wild Rice Soup
This Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, hearty, and comforting dish loaded with nutty wild rice, tender vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cold days, this easy soup recipe is satisfying, versatile, and can be made vegetarian or dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or alternative)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, then stir in garlic.
- Add carrots, celery, and mushrooms; cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in wild rice and pour in broth. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35–45 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour with milk to create a smooth slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the soup and cook until slightly thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.Use coconut milk for a dairy-free, slightly sweet variation.Substitute mushrooms with potatoes for a different texture.Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.For gluten-free, use cornstarch or skip the flour thickener.
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