Description
Warm, comforting, and loaded with fall flavor, Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is everything you want in a big, steamy bowl when the weather turns crisp. Earthy wild rice, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, herby broth come together to create a nourishing meal that tastes like a cozy night in. Each spoonful delivers a medley of textures and flavors, making it a favorite for family dinners, easy lunches, or meal prep. This easy recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegetarian or vegan for healthy dinner or lunch ideas all autumn long.
Ingredients
1 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
8 cups vegetable broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
5 ounces baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add wild rice to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
6. Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in heavy cream and baby spinach. Simmer 2-3 minutes, just until spinach wilts.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
Notes
For a vegan soup, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or unsweetened plant-based creamer.
If soup thickens after storing, stir in extra broth or water when reheating.
Add extra vegetables such as sweet potatoes or kale for more fall flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: wild rice soup, cozy autumn soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, gluten-free, easy recipe