Best 7 Best Wild Rice Soup Ever Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful wild rice soup recipe that will warm you up on a cold day? There are countless recipes available online and in cookbooks, but not all are created equal. Some recipes are bland and uninspired, while others are too complicated and time-consuming to make. In this article, we'll share our top pick for the best wild rice soup ever. This recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Plus, it's packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, grab a pen and paper and get ready to write down this amazing recipe!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP I



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A slight variation on a recipe I received from a fellow Minnesota farm wife. A delicious soup that can also easily be cooked in a slow cooker and freezes well.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup butter
1 finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced carrots
½ pound fresh sliced mushrooms
¾ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1514.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

WILD RICE SOUP



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As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup-which I first had at my sister's house-brings me compliments no matter where I serve it. -Elienore Myhre, Balaton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 quart water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, oil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the onion, celery and carrot in butter until vegetables are almost tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in broth and undrained rice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, rosemary and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ELEGANT WILD RICE SOUP



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This is an extremely easy recipe, and fabulous tasting, too. I have been making it for over 6 years and we never tire of it. It's rich, and warms you up on a cold winter day.

Provided by Debra B

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 328.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

WILD RICE SOUP



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Homemade wild rice soup ready in just 30 minutes! Mmm.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, if desired
1 cup water
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
1 1/2 cups canned or frozen cooked wild rice
1 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in Bisquick mix, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir in water, broth and wild rice. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in half-and-half, almonds and parsley. Heat just until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

CLASSIC CREAMY WILD RICE SOUP



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Enjoy this creamy soup made with wild rice and vegetables - ready in 40 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice in 1 1/4 cups of the water as directed on package.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Stir in wild rice, remaining 1/2 cup water and the broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat just until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST WILD RICE SOUP



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Easy! My entire family devours this everytime, even the picky eaters. I double the recipe so there are leftovers. Great for Thanksgiving leftover turkey.

Provided by WannaBChef

Categories     Rice

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup wild rice
4 1/2 cups water
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix (NOT Golden Onion)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 cups milk
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup American cheese or 1/4 cup Velveeta cheese (2-3 slices)
1 -2 cup chicken or 1 -2 cup turkey, diced

Steps:

  • Boil rice, water and onion soup mix until rice pops, covered approx.
  • 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add can soup, milk, mushrooms, cheese and meat.
  • Cook until cheese is melted.
  • Add more milk if desired.

PAUL HARVEY'S WILD RICE SOUP



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Make and share this Paul Harvey's Wild Rice Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Time P1DT8h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups water
2 cubed potatoes
1 bouillon cube (chicken or vegetable)
1 quart milk
1 lb Velveeta cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Prepare wild rice according to directions on package.
  • Sauté onion in butter until tender.
  • Add water, potatoes and bouillon.
  • Cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Add milk and cheese, stirring occasionally.
  • When mixture is creamy, add cooked rice.
  • You can garnish the soup with cooked bacon bits.
  • You can add mushrooms and/or bell peppers with the onion when cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.3, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 1342.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 21.2

Tips:

- Use a variety of wild rice to add different flavors and textures to your soup. - Rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris. - Toast the wild rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before cooking to bring out its nutty flavor. - Use a flavorful broth as the base of your soup, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth. - Add your favorite vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms. - Use fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, to add flavor to the soup. - Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. - Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Wild rice soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its unique flavor and texture, wild rice soup is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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