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Nourishing Vegan Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Nourishing Vegan Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup blending roasted pumpkin, nutty wild rice, warming spices, and coconut milk. Hearty, comforting fall soup perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small pie pumpkin (about 3 lbs) or 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme and pepitas for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut pumpkin in half, remove seeds. Roast cut-side down 40-45 minutes until tender. Scoop out flesh.
  • 2. Cook wild rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  • 3. In large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
  • 4. Add roasted pumpkin, vegetable broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • 5. Add coconut milk and cooked wild rice. Simmer 10 more minutes.
  • 6. Blend half the soup for creaminess (optional). Adjust seasoning.
  • 7. Serve garnished with fresh thyme and pepitas.

Notes

  • Use butternut squash if pumpkin unavailable.
  • Wild rice adds perfect chewy texture.
  • Freezes beautifully up to 3 months.
  • Top with coconut cream swirl for elegance.

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