Decadent Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
Make this creamy vegan wild rice soup! Packed with hearty wild rice, aromatic rosemary, and wholesome cashews for ultimate comfort food. Easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked & drained if necessary)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 carrots (sliced thick)
- 4 celery ribs (sliced thick)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crumbled)
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and crumbled dried rosemary to the pot. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the water and add the rinsed wild rice and a teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-55 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and has popped open.
- While the rice simmers, prepare the cashew cream: combine the soaked and drained cashews with 1 cup of fresh water in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the wild rice is tender, stir in the cashew cream and a pinch more salt to taste. Cook, stirring gently, for another 5 minutes to heat through and thicken the soup slightly. Adjust salt as needed. Serve hot.
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Notes
- For extra creaminess, use a high-speed blender for the cashews.
- Don't skip rinsing the wild rice; it removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
- Add seitan (optional, not in original recipe) during the last 10 minutes of simmering for added protein and texture.
- This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to airtight containers. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip rinsing the wild rice; it removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
- Add seitan (optional, not in original recipe) during the last 10 minutes of simmering for added protein and texture.
- This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to airtight containers. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.