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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Enjoy the perfect fall comfort with our Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup! It’s made with nutty wild rice, hearty veggies, and a creamy, cozy broth.
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Course: soups
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces of wild rice
  • 11-12 cups of low sodium chicken broth divided
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1/2 of a large onion finely chopped
  • 3 large stalks of celery finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 16 ounces of mushrooms sliced white or Baby Bella variety
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 4 large carrots finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 1/2 cup of half and half

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add wild rice, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45-50 minutes, until al dente. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
    Add wild rice, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45-50 minutes, until al dente. Fluff with a fork and set aside
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
    In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Season with onion powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds.
    Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Season with onion powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper
  • Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir for 3 minutes to create a roux.
    Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir for 3 minutes to create a roux
  • Gradually add 8 cups of chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
    Gradually add 8 cups of chicken broth, stirring constantly
  • Add cooked wild rice, milk, and half-and-half. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
    Add cooked wild rice, milk, and half-and-half. Simmer for 10-15 minutes
  • Serve hot, making sure the soup is well-combined and heated through.
    Serve Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2.5mg