Description
Autumn Wild Rice Soup: A Hearty Fall Recipe is the perfect warm hug in a bowl for chilly days. This creamy soup brings together wild rice, tender chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables, creating a comforting dish that’s ideal for family dinners or gatherings. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and rich textures, each spoonful evokes the essence of fall, making it a beloved seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, 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, optional
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water until clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed wild rice with 4 cups of chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45-50 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add cremini mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze with apple cider vinegar and simmer for another few minutes.
- Pour in remaining chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in cooked wild rice and shredded chicken; stir well to combine.
- Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg