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Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Minnesota Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Nights In

This comforting Minnesota Wild Rice Soup combines earthy wild rice with sautéed vegetables in a creamy broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups evaporated milk can substitute with coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1 medium onion yellow or sweet
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried thyme
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms optional
  • 1 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas optional

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

How to Make Minnesota Wild Rice Soup
  1. Cook wild rice according to package instructions, typically takes about 45 minutes.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add celery, onion, and carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove thyme stems and stir in cooked wild rice and evaporated milk. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Keep on medium heat to warm through. Add broth or water if it thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, consider preparing the soup a day in advance to enhance flavors.

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