Zesty Wild Rice Soup
Warm your soul with this Zesty Wild Rice Soup, a comforting bowl packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring nutty wild rice, tender vegetables, and a creamy base of unsweetened coconut milk, this recipe balances hearty and zesty notes perfectly. A touch of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice adds a bright citrus punch, while aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf create a savory depth. Baby spinach brings a pop of freshness, making every bite as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ready in just under an hour, this vegetarian and dairy-free soup is perfect for cozy nights or meal prepping for the week. Serve it warm and enjoy a satisfying, healthy meal that’s bursting with zest and comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth, rinsed wild rice, dried thyme, dried oregano, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf from the pot.
Stir in the coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baby spinach. Let the spinach wilt for 2-3 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Serve the soup warm and enjoy a zesty, hearty meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.9 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6086 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.5 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.9 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.4 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 4908 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
