Wild Rice Soup
Wild Rice Soup
This is the perfect soup to cozy up to as the weather changes. It’s full of a delicious mix of vegetables, umami flavor from miso paste and some plant protein and fiber from beans. The wild rice adds a great contrast of textures. The soup is flavorful, earthy, creamy and is hearty enough for lunch or dinner.
Serves 4-5
Ingredients
2 ribs Celery chopped
2 med Carrots sliced
1 small Onion diced
1 Leek, sliced (white parts only)
4 cloves Garlic minced
6 oz (170g) Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
15.5 oz (439g) White Beans or Garbanzo Beans
1 cup (165g) cooked Wild Rice (cook separately)
4 cups (946ml) Vegan Chicken or Vegetable Broth
3 oz (115g) Fresh Greens (like baby spinach and/or kale)
1 Tbsp (15g) Miso Paste
2 tsp (10g) chopped Thyme
2 Tbsp (30ml) Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cashew Cream (yields 1 cup)
1 cup (140g) Raw Cashews
1 cup (236ml) Water
1.Soak the cashews in enough hot water to cover them for 20-30 minutes.
2.Drain and rinse the cashews before adding them to a high speed blender. Add the water and blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
Note: If you prefer not to use nuts then sub with 1 cup of plant based / vegan cream
Note about Leeks
Leeks tend to hide dirt between their layers so make sure to wash them well. I like to slice them down the center and rinse the layers under running water.
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add in the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add in the celery and leek and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes before adding in mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Mix well and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
3.Add in the miso paste and mix until well incorporated. Add in the carrots and beans and then pour over the broth. Mix well, lower the heat to medium low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4.Add in the cooked wild rice, fresh greens and turn off the heat. Once the greens have wilted from the residual heat, add in the cashew cream and mix well.
5.Serve hot with crackers or crusty bread and enjoy!
