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Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

This Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings, blending earthy wild rice and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1.5 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 large handfuls kale, roughly chopped
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly-cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Combine vegetable stock, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, carrots, celery, sweet potato, onion, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning in the bowl of an Instant Pot. Stir briefly to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on manual (high pressure) for 25 minutes. Let the Instant Pot rest and naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully open the vent and quick release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid and discard the bay leaf.
  3. Add the coconut milk and kale to the soup, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

One key to a scrumptious soup is seasoning throughout the cooking process; taste as you go to ensure proper flavor balance and adjustment. If you're feeling adventurous, consider adding a dash of lemon juice or vinegar just before serving for a zesty twist that brightens the entire dish.

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