Description
Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a warm, creamy dish filled with flavors of wild rice, chicken, and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed wild rice with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes. Drain excess liquid and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, sage, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Pour in remaining 4 cups of chicken broth along with cooked wild rice and shredded chicken. Bring to a simmer.
- Lower heat to low; cover pot and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, and optional dry sherry. Add parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Gently heat through, avoiding boiling once cream is added.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toasted nuts and optional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rinsing wild rice helps remove excess starch.
- Use low sodium chicken broth for balanced flavor.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works well.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
