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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Autumn Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Evenings at Home

A comforting Autumn Wild Rice Soup perfect for chilly evenings, filled with rich flavors and versatile ingredients for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed thoroughly
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced, can substitute with parsnips
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced, can substitute with button mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Enrichment
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine can substitute with more broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup heavy cream can replace with coconut cream for dairy-free
Garnishing
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • toasted pecans or walnuts optional
  • parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Soup Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed wild rice with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until soft.
  5. Add minced garlic along with dried thyme, sage, and rosemary. Sauté for an additional minute until garlic is fragrant.
  6. Pour in dry white wine, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  7. Add the remaining chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Stir in cooked wild rice and shredded cooked chicken. Simmer together for 5 minutes.
  9. Lower heat, add heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Heat through gently, avoiding a boil, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and toasted nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth. Adjust seasoning before serving for optimal flavor.

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