Description
Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, creamy, and nourishing fall-inspired soup made with wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, and herbs. The coconut milk adds luxurious richness, while lemon juice brightens every bite. It’s the perfect comforting meal for cool weather and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 pound baby Bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced
1 cup uncooked wild rice (not a blend)
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 cups chopped kale or spinach
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” and heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in wild rice and vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 35 minutes. Once done, let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
- Stir in coconut milk, kale or spinach, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5–10 minutes on “Sauté” until greens are tender and soup is heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives.
Notes
Add white beans or cooked chicken for extra protein.
Swap kale for spinach or add diced sweet potatoes for extra fall flavor.
Use cashew cream or half-and-half instead of coconut milk if preferred.
Blend a portion of the soup for an even creamier texture.
Serve with crusty bread or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
