Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Additional fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a Dutch oven or medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and sliced carrots, sautéing until they are just slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Wild Rice: Stir in the minced garlic, uncooked wild rice, and chopped fresh rosemary. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring the rice is well coated with oil and mixed with the aromatics.
- Simmer the Soup: Add the drained white beans, pumpkin puree, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and wild rice are tender.
- Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Fold in the heavy whipping cream carefully to create a creamy texture. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crunchy pepitas and additional fresh rosemary leaves. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting pumpkin wild rice soup.
Notes
- Wild rice is integral for the texture and flavor; ensure it is fully cooked to tender but not mushy.
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and heavy cream with a non-dairy alternative like coconut cream.
- Adjust seasoning with additional herbs such as thyme or sage for enhanced flavor depth.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- To reduce cooking time, wild rice can be pre-cooked before adding to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
