Vegan Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup (Printable Format)

A comforting blend of wild rice, pumpkin, and aromatic herbs simmered to creamy perfection.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

01 - 1 medium onion, diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Grains and Puree

05 - 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

→ Liquids

07 - 6 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup coconut milk (optional)

→ Herbs and Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
11 - Salt to taste
12 - Ground black pepper to taste

→ Fats

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in wild rice, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, thyme, and sage. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until wild rice is fully tender.
05 - If desired, stir in coconut milk for added creaminess. Heat until warmed through.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For deeper flavor, sauté the aromatics until golden before adding liquids.