Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup. The creamy pumpkin blends seamlessly with nutty wild rice and aromatic spices, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings or a quiet night in. This easy-to-make recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with inviting aromas. Enjoy every spoonful of this delightful soup that embodies the essence of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Mix in pumpkin puree and wild rice, stirring for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in coconut milk along with salt and pepper; heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg