Creamy Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked; 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, shredded; 3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped; 6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup cooked ham or 1/2 cup bacon, diced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cooked ham or 1/2 cup bacon, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

1
In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
2
Remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
3
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrot, and walnuts in margarine for 1-2 minutes.
4
Stir in flour until blended.
5
Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
6
Add the ham, pepper, and wild rice. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Reduce heat. Add milk and heat through (but DO NOT boil!). Garnish with green onion strips if desired.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked, 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Wild Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

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