How to Make Elegant Wild Rice Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wild rice soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for the chilly winter months. It combines the earthy, nutty flavor of wild rice with creamy and savory ingredients to create a bowl of elegance and warmth. Our recipe for Elegant Wild Rice Soup takes this classic dish to the next level with the addition of rich and flavorful ingredients that will impress even the most discerning of palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup minced cooked ham
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 1 cup half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 cups of soup

  • In a pot, bring wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat, and sauté onion until tender. Blend in flour until smooth, and gradually stir in chicken broth. Stirring constantly, bringing mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and mix in cooked rice, ham, carrots, and almonds. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes, until heated through. Thoroughly blend half-and-half into soup just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 248mg