This creamy wild rice vegetable soup is full of healthy vegetables, creamy from coconut milk and flavourful from lots of herbs. So easy to make and you can easily swap the vegetables in and out for those you have to hand. This vegan soup makes a lovely cosy lunch or light dinner.
If you love vegetable soups as much as my family does, then you may also like to see my celery and leek soup, my quinoa vegetable soup and broccoli and cauliflower soup. Both bursting with healthy ingredients and so cosy too!
This creamy wild rice vegetable soup is packed with healthy ingredients, and is so good for lunch or a light dinner during the colder months. It's also gluten free and vegan, so hopefully will suit most dietary requirements.
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Come fall I think many of us crave a warming bowl of soup for lunch or a light dinner. This creamy wild rice soup is so good because:
- Hearty: the addition of the wild rice makes it a filling soup that will keep you happy until dinner time!
- Healthy: packed with healthy vegetables, herbs and spice.
- Easy to make: a simple recipe that is made on the stovetop.
🍲 Ingredients
This wild rice soup focuses upon fresh vegetables, as well as pantry staples in the herbs and spice. You will need:
- Wild rice: personally I think a wild rice mix is better, but either is good.
- Carrots, zucchini, squash and (optional) cabbage: the healthy veg at the heart of the soup.
- Thyme, basil and sweet paprika: for lots of flavour.
- Coconut milk: for that creamy taste and texture.
- Vegetable broth: if you have food sensitivities you may wish to make your own, or check ingredient lists.
🔪 Step by step instructions
This is essentially a two step vegetable wild rice soup recipe, and very easy to make:
STEP 1
Fry the vegetables in a large pan (with the exception of the cabbage if using), stirring often to avoid sticking. Add the dried herbs and stir to combine, then the wild rice.
STEP 2
Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and pour in the coconut milk. Simmer until the vegetables and rice are fully cooked through.
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Personally I like to use a wild rice mix, but you can use all wild rice if you prefer.
- You can easily swap out the vegetables and herbs for those of preference, if kept to around the same quantities.
- Add more water or stock if the soup feels too thick, to taste preference.
🥣 More soups to enjoy
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Wild Rice Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- ½ cup wild rice rinsed, or wild rice mix
- 2 large carrots diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 small squash diced, (or half small butternut squash)
- ½ cup cabbage optional
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- ½ can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch salt
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large saucepan and heat to a low-medium temperature. Add the vegetables to the pan (with the exception of the cabbage if using) and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often to avoid sticking. Add the dried herbs and wild rice and stir to combine.
- Pour in the stock and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a light simmer. After the soup has been returned to a simmer add the coconut milk and stir. Cook for around 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the soup becomes too thick add more boiled water to get the consistency of your preference.
- Spoon into your bowls, season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
- Personally I use a wild rice mix, but you can also use all wild rice.
- You can easily swap out the vegetables and herbs for those of preference, if kept to around the same quantities.
- Add more water or stock if the soup feels too thick, to taste preference.
- vegetable stock is not rated, and will depend upon ingredients.
Kara says
I've made this several times. I sometimes change up the veggies to suit what I have on hand and often add some quinoa just for fun. Very creamy and comforting!
Claire says
So glad you like it Kara! It's a good soup to swap veggies in and out of isn't it - I do the same.
Tans says
Doesn’t frying vegetables increase histamines?
Claire says
Yes, frying and grilling can increase histamine. If you are sensitive to the cooking method then you may prefer to add the vegetables and then the stock immediately after, and cook that way.
Kristina says
Is rinsing the rice in cold water a personal preference or is it for LH or other purpose?
throughthefibrofog says
It doesn't affect histamine as far as I know. Rinsing rice helps slightly reduce the starch content and create fluffier rice, but is optional.
Amanda says
This is really yummy soup! I used homemade veggie broth and it turned out delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
throughthefibrofog says
So glad you like it Amanda! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 🙂