Creamy One-Pot Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Autumn Nights

This hearty One-Pot Wild Rice Soup is a comforting dish filled with sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and kale, perfect for autumn evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 cup Wild Rice Substitute long-grain brown rice if needed.
1 cup Sweet Potatoes Diced; butternut squash is a great alternative.
1 cup Mushrooms Use cremini or shiitake for added flavor.
2 cups Kale Chopped, add at the end for maximum freshness.
1 can Coconut Milk Almond or cashew milk can be lighter substitutes.
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Replace with paprika and celery salt if unavailable.

Cooking Essentials

4 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade broth is always best!
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing the vegetables.
to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
to taste Pepper Adjust to taste for perfect seasoning.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Rinse the wild rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer for about 1 minute to remove excess starch.
In an Instant Pot, heat olive oil over the sauté setting. Add chopped mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until tender and golden.
Toss in diced sweet potato and the rinsed wild rice, stirring to combine.
Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stir, and add Old Bay seasoning.
Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
After cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure and stir in chopped kale.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the fridge for up to three days. For a spicy twist, consider adding diced jalapeños during the sautéing step.

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