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

Minnesota is known for its beautiful landscapes and hearty cuisine, and one dish that epitomizes both is Minnesota Wild Rice Soup. This creamy and comforting soup is a staple in the state, especially during the chilly winter months. It’s a satisfying dish that highlights one of Minnesota’s most iconic ingredients – wild rice.

Native to the state, wild rice has been a part of the region's diet for centuries. The Ojibwe people, indigenous to the area, have long harvested wild rice from...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and celery, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook for 3 minutes more. Pour in the vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in wild rice, carrot, almonds, and red pepper flakes; return to a simmer, and cook until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half and half, and cook until warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 223mg