Wild Rice Soup with Shredded Chicken and Fresh Herbs Recipe
Vegan wild rice soup loaded with shredded plant-based chicken and fresh herbs for rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice rinsed
- 1 ½ cups shredded vegan chicken substitute
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add wild rice, vegan chicken, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 17 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Additional notes/tips to enhance flavor
- Swap parsley for cilantro to switch up the herb game.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, zesty punch.
- Use gluten-free broth to keep it allergy-friendly.