Northern Minnesota Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Northern Minnesota Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely; 10 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups water; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked wild rice; 1 cup half-and-half (or 1 can evaporated milk); 2 cups Velveeta cheese; 1/4 cup dry sherry; fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup onion, chopped finely
10 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup half-and-half (or 1 can evaporated milk)
2 cups Velveeta cheese
1/4 cup dry sherry
fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
Fry bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels and reserve 2 Tbs of drippings in pan.
2
Saute onion in bacon drippings until soft, then stir in flour.
3
Slowly add water and broth, stirring to combine.
4
Bring to a boil and cook until thickened (about 3-5 min) then add rice.
5
Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add half and half (or evaporated milk), cheese, sherry and reserved bacon.
7
Cook until cheese is melted while stirring constantly.
8
Divide into bowls and garnish with parsley.

1428

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely, 10 slices bacon, chopped, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Northern Minnesota 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.

Northern Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

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