Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms and Sweet Potato

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (165 g) uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (13.5 oz or 400 ml) can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
• 2 packed cups (60 g) chopped kale, thick stems removed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional