Description
Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food that captures the essence of cozy fall evenings. This creamy, flavorful soup combines roasted pumpkin, nutty wild rice, and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that warms your body and soul. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings, this soup brings loved ones together around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with its vibrant orange hue, it is sure to impress everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin (cubed)
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and cube the pumpkin; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in minced garlic, sage, and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Add Pumpkin and Wild Rice: Incorporate pumpkin cubes and wild rice into the pot; mix well before adding vegetable broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until pumpkin is tender and rice is cooked.
- Mash or Blend (Optional): Use an immersion blender for a creamier texture while keeping some chunks.
- Finish with Coconut Milk: Stir in coconut milk off heat; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg