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Wild Rice Soup with Sweet Potato and Kale

Wild Rice Soup with Sweet Potato and Kale
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Wild Rice Soup with Sweet Potato and Kale is a hearty, wholesome, and nutrient-packed soup combining nutty wild rice, naturally sweet sweet potatoes, and vibrant kale in a flavorful vegetable broth. Perfect for any season, this comforting and creamy soup is vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily customizable to fit your taste and dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wild Rice: Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water. Cook it in a pot with water or broth until tender but still chewy, about 45 minutes. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant to build the flavorful base of the soup.
  3. Add Sweet Potato and Broth: Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Kale and Cooked Wild Rice: Stir in the chopped kale and cooked wild rice. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the kale wilts but retains some texture.
  5. Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use homemade vegetable broth when possible for richer flavor.
  • Cook the wild rice ahead of time to save cooking time.
  • Add kale at the end to preserve its vibrant color and nutrients.
  • Dice sweet potatoes evenly to ensure they cook uniformly.
  • For thicker soup, mash some sweet potatoes before serving.

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Keywords: wild rice soup, sweet potato soup, kale soup, vegetarian soup, gluten free soup, healthy soup, hearty soup

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