Santa Fe Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the broth and wild rice. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
5. Stir in the cream and heat until warmed through. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Wild rice is a type of aquatic grass native to North America.
• Wild rice is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, zinc, and iron.
• Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and is known for its unique blend of Southwest cuisine.