Creamy Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Creamy wild rice soup sounds fancy, but don’t worry—it’s basically comfort in a bowl without any dairy drama.
This vegan recipe uses hearty grains and rich, plant-based cream to make a cozy, satisfying meal for chilly evenings.
Forget complicated cooking; this soup simmers gently while you binge-watch your favorite series or pretend to be productive.
Loaded with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs, it tastes like you spent hours cooking, but really, you didn’t.
Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself because adulting deserves some delicious shortcuts without sacrificing flavor.
Creamy Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Vegan creamy wild rice soup combines hearty grains and savory vegetables into a rich, comforting bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add wild rice, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in coconut milk or cashew cream and heat through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 70%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Magnesium: 12%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Swap coconut milk for cashew cream for extra richness.
- Add a splash of white wine for a fancy twist.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for herbal depth.
