Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried rubbed sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften. Note: This creates the aromatic base layer for the entire dish.
  2. Stir in the 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 60 seconds until the kitchen smells smoky and fragrant.
  3. Add exactly half (approx. 7.5 oz) of the pumpkin puree to the pot. Stir constantly for 3 minutes until the pumpkin darkens to a deep rust color and creates a savory 'fond' on the bottom.
  4. Pour in the 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup wild rice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
  6. Simmer, covered, for 35–45 minutes until the rice grains have visibly 'popped' to reveal white interiors.
  7. Whisk in the remaining pumpkin puree and the 13.5 oz full fat coconut milk until the soup transforms into a silky, uniform orange velvet.
  8. Add the 2 cups chopped kale and stir for 2–3 minutes until the leaves are bright green and tender.
  9. Taste the broth and add the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
  10. Serve immediately while the aroma of sage is at its peak. Sticky Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowls with Homemade Glaze — A guaranteed winner for an easy weeknight dinner This Teriyaki Grilled Chicke...The Ultimate Authentic Pad Thai Recipe Perfect Sauce — Ditch the takeaway Master this authentic Chicken Shrimp Pad Thai recipe that ...Green Bean Casserole: The Ultimate Homemade Recipe (No Cans!) — This elevated Green Bean Casserole is made from scratch with fresh beans and ... $img_2$