Description
Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This soul-warming soup features a creamy pumpkin base, nutty wild rice, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful flavor experience. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and coconut milk; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. For a smoother texture, blend some or all of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg