Published 10/7/2023 It’s officially soup season! We’ve all had or heard of chicken wild rice soup, but have you heard of PUMPKIN wild rice soup? Nothing screams autumn more than this creamy pumpkin wild rice soup recipe. Just one taste of its creamy broth will transport you to a dreamy autumn wonderland. The best part? It’s made all in one big pot! To prepare this delicious fall comfort food, start by sautéing onions, garlic, and celery. Then, deglaze the pan with a dry white wine, and add in the wild rice. Cook the rice in vegetable broth, and then add the pumpkin, spices, white beans, and water to make the soup. Finally, stir in some kale, top with pepitas, and dig in!
What Do I Need for Creamy Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup?
Celery stalks: celery gives this soup a subtle flavor and boost of nutrition. Dry white wine: we used chenin blanc, but feel free to use your favorite! Wild rice: be sure to use fresh wild rice. If you use older wild rice, it will take more time (and possibly more water) for the wild rice to pop. Fresh thyme: an herb perfect for enhancing the flavor of this easy soup. Pumpkin puree: the star ingredient, pumpkin puree gives this cozy soup a rich pumpkin flavor. Spices: we used a combination of ground coriander, ground cumin, and ground paprika to flavor the soup. White northern beans: these beans provide more substance and texture. Kale: kale has an earthy and slightly sweet taste that pairs so well with pumpkin. Pepitas: make sure you use pepitas that are salted and roasted. 7-8-qt. pot: you’ll need a big enough pot to hold all this delicious pumpkin soup!
Substitutions & Variations
Vegetable broth: Swap out the veggie broth with chicken broth if needed. Dutch Oven Kale: You’re welcome to leave out the kale or swap it with spinach. Make it spicy: For spice, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Extra toppings: Some feta cheese, crackers, or crusty bread would taste excellent with this creamy wild rice soup!
How to Store Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup
Store any leftover wild rice soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
Freezer Directions
To freeze, place your leftover soup in a freezer-safe, airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
With all these great ingredients, you could easily serve this soup as a main course! But soup is always better accompanied by a side. You can keep it classic and dunk a piece of baguette into your soup, or try this delicious soup with fall salads like this Apple Burrata Salad or Roasted Butternut Squash and Blackberry Harvest Salad. Can’t get enough vegetables? Some roasted veggies would also be great as a side. These Roasted Root Vegetables, Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots, or Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes would be bom.com.
