
VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup cultivated wild rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 cups chopped zucchini and/or summer squash
- 1 8 ounce package baby bella mushrooms quartered
- 1 3.5 ounce package shiitake mushrooms stems removed, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups original almondmilk
- 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds optional
DIRECTIONS
Prepare wild rice according to package directions to desired doneness (about 45 minutes); drain.
Meanwhile, in large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots, celery and garlic; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until softened (about 8-10 minutes).
Add in zucchini, squash, mushrooms and thyme; sauté until mushrooms are softened. Stir in flour, coating vegetables; cook 1 minute.
Stir in vegetable broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in almondmilk; continue cooking until heated through (do not boil). Stir in almonds, if desired.