Creamy Veggie Rice Soup
Ingredients
The soup base
-
¾
cup
dry wild rice
-
1
cup
chopped sweet or yellow onion
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil or vegetable broth
-
3
medium cloves
garlic
-
1
cup
chopped red or Yukon gold potatoes
-
7-8
cups
veggie broth
-
½ - 1
cup
raw cashews
The vegetables
-
2
cups
sliced button mushrooms
-
1
cup
chopped carrots
-
1
cup
chopped celery
-
1-2
tablespoons
fresh thyme
-
1-2
cups
sliced kale, chard or spinach (optional)
Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Sauté half the onions and salt with oil or broth until soft.
- Add garlic and potatoes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add 3 cups of broth, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft.
- Blend potato mixture with cashews until smooth.
- Sauté mushrooms, carrots, celery, remaining onions, salt, and thyme until softened.
- Add the blended mixture back into the pot with the remaining broth.
- Bring to a simmer, add greens if using, and mix in the cooked rice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
310
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
554mg
Cholesterol
1mg
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