Best 5 Hearty Duck And Wild Rice Soup Recipes

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Duck and wild rice soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of duck, wild rice, and vegetables creates a rich and complex flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. This soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. For example, you can add more or less spice, or you can use different types of vegetables. No matter how you choose to make it, duck and wild rice soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to warm you up on a cold day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY DUCK AND WILD RICE SOUP



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield Six or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 5-pound duck, preferably fresh
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 onion, about 1/2 pound, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 carrot, trimmed, scraped and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
10 cups rich chicken broth (see note)
1 cup mushrooms, preferably shiitake or other wild domestic mushrooms
2 cups cooked wild rice (see recipe)
1 cup finely minced raw leeks
1 cup finely diced raw carrots

Steps:

  • Cut the duck into serving pieces. Crack the backbone in half lengthwise. Cut away and discard any peripheral fat from the duck pieces. Sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy kettle and add the duck pieces skin side down. Add as many pieces in one layer as the kettle will hold. Cook these pieces until they are nicely browned, about four or five minutes. Continue until all the pieces are browned. As the pieces are cooked, strain off and discard the fat.
  • Return all the pieces to the kettle and add the onion, coarsely chopped carrot and garlic and cook three minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the broth and bring to the boil. Simmer about one hour or until the liquid is reduced to about six cups. Skim off any scum and fat from the top as it accumulates.
  • Remove and reserve the meaty duck pieces, such as legs, breast, thighs and so on. Discard the bony parts, such as the backbone.
  • Strain the six cups of duck soup into a saucepan and bring to the simmer.
  • Remove the meat from the reserved duck pieces and cut it into small dice. There should be about two cups of meat.
  • Cut the mushrooms into small squares. There should be about two cups.
  • Put the mushrooms, diced meat, wild rice, leeks and carrots into a kettle and pour the hot soup over them. Let simmer about two minutes. Serve piping hot.

HEARTY WILD RICE SOUP



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When I was a judge at a local fair, this soup recipe received my highest score. Of all the recipes I tasted that day, it was the only one I went home with and has been a winner ever since. -Kathy Herink, Gladbrook, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (6-3/4 ounces) quick-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in water, broth, soup, rice mix and contents of the seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until heated through. Top servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

WILD RICE AND CHEDDAR DUMPLING SOUP



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I'm a homemaker and enjoy preparing hearty soups and stews for my husband and two daughters. This is one of their favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings (about 5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

10 cups water
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped carrots
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 to 4 cups cubed cooked roast beef
2 cups cooked wild rice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Place the first seven ingredients in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beef and rice., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the butter and seasonings., Combine the baking mix, cheese and milk. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

FAMOUS DAVE'S WILD RICE SOUP



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I got this recipe from my cousin who made it for our Christmas party this year. I don't usually like soups with rice in them but I could not believe how good this was! Don't forget the almonds, it's not the same without em! Note: The wild rice takes about 45 minutes to cook.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
3 cups cooked wild rice (1/2 cup or 8oz dry)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 cups frozen corn, thawed (white or yellow)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup flour
16 cups chicken broth (1 gallon)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (6oz)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp chicken fat or butter in a large sauté pan set over medium heat until hot.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add celery, carrot, onion, green pepper and red pepper.
  • Cook until onion is tender.
  • Stir in corn, mushrooms and jalapeno.
  • Cook until mushrooms begin to turn golden brown and shiny wet, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Bring broth to boil in an 8-quart stock pot.
  • While broth is heating up, heat 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp butter in a skillet set over medium heat until hot; stir in flour.
  • Cook over low heat 2 minutes stirring constantly - do not brown.
  • Stir butter and flour mixture into broth. Simmer until slightly thickened, whisking to prevent lumps.
  • Stir in cooked vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken, rice and whipping cream.
  • Cook just until heated through.
  • Serve topped with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 2029.8, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 36.1

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, brown the duck legs in a large pot over medium heat before adding the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute brown rice or another long-grain rice.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the directions and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until it's warmed through.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

This hearty duck and wild rice soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. The rich flavor of the duck and the nutty flavor of the wild rice make this soup a real treat. It's also a great way to use up leftover duck meat. So next time you have a duck dinner, don't forget to save the leftovers for this delicious soup.

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