Best 10 Wild Riceham And Corn Chowder Recipes

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When the weather outside is frightful, warm up from the inside out with a bowl of wild rice, ham, and corn chowder. With its hearty ingredients and comforting flavors, this classic soup is the perfect antidote to a cold winter day. In this article, we'll guide you through finding the best recipe for this savory and satisfying dish, so you can enjoy a delicious and heartwarming meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE AND HAM CHOWDER



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The rich, comforting taste of this chowder appeals to everyone who tries it. I have my younger sister to thank for sharing this recipe with me years ago. -Elma Friesen, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups cooked wild rice
2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Add the potatoes, carrot, bay leaf, thyme and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, ham, cream and corn; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

WILD RICE AND CORN CHOWDER



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I love soups....in fact, I love any one dish meal or grill! I think this one is best for a cold winter night.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bacon, diced
2 small onions, diced (about 3/4 to 1 cup)
1 sweet red pepper, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (if using dry, half the amount)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (if using dry, half the amount)
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 cups whipping cream
salt

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until almost crisp. Add onion, sweet red pepper, celery, and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Drain well, and set aside.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven; stir in rice. Add the reserved vegetable mixture, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir well. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Cook the corn according to the package directions; drain. Add the corn, cream, and salt to taste to the mixture in the Dutch oven; simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle chowder into individual soup bowls.

CREAMY WILD RICE AND VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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Enjoy this tasty soup made with rice and veggies - perfect for a hearty dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrots and mushrooms in margarine, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in broth, rice and contents of seasoning packet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in corn, soup and milk; cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg

WILD RICE & HAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by corvettemary

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 C. chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 C. butter (no substitute)
7-8 T. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
6 C. chicken broth
4-5 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 C. sliced carrots (I use the mini carrots)
1 large bay leaf
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 box Rice-A-Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice w/spice packet
2 to 2-1/2 C. fully cooked cubed ham
2 C. half & half OR 2 cups milk
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, saute onion & garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, salt & pepper. Stir to form roux (paste). Gradually, add chicken broth, bring to slow boil and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly so as to not stick. Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, thyme & nutmeg. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice, spice packet, ham, cream or milk, and corn. Heat through but do not boil. Remove bay leaf. Serve and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CORN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Make and share this Corn and Wild Rice Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
4 cups onions, diced
2 cups celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups red potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup flour
2 cups wild rice, cooked
3 cups corn, whole kernel
2 cups milk
2 cups cream, heavy
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
thyme, pinch
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, but not brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook potato cubes in stock until fork can stick in easily.
  • Add flour to cooked veggies and blend well.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add potato mixture to vegetable mixture and stir until smooth using large wire wisk.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer to heat through.
  • Adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.6

CORN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Food Processor     Rice     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Sausage     Corn     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/4 cups wild rice (about 7 1/2 ounces)
6 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels (about 2 1/2 pounds) thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 ounces fully cooked smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 carrots, peeled, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups half and half
Chopped fresh chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups chicken broth and bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until wild rice is very tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in half and half. Thin soup with more chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium-low heat before continuing.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chives and parsley and serve.

WILD RICE-CORN SOUP



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A meal in a bowl! Gather the gang on a chilly day to share this satisfying soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded (1 cup)
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups water
2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup dry sherry, if desired
2 cans (15 1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic, carrots and onions in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in wild rice, water and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat just until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg

CORN, WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER



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This is my family's favorite chowder. In my opinion, it can't get too spicy!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ½ cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 ¼ cups wild rice
6 ¼ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces mild Italian sausage, grilled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium (blank)s carrots, peeled, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Savory Market™ DeLuxe Chicken Base
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 cups water
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups chicken broth, seasonings, Savory Market DeLuxe Chicken Base and bring soup to simmer. Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until wild rice is very tender and flavors blend. Mix in half and half when the vegetables are cooked. Thin the chowder with more chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 699.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CHICKEN WILD RICE CHOWDER



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This is comfort food at it's finest, and perfect for that cold weather hump-day to help get you through the rest of the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2-2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

WILD RICE AND HAM CHOWDER



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This is a little something different to do with that ham bone in your freezer. It's a nice combination of flavors sure to please anyone that likes baked ham.

Provided by pam of pams-hams.com

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups water (A)
3/4 cup wild rice (A)
1/4 cup butter (B) or 1/4 cup margarine (B)
1/2 cup chopped onion (B)
3 garlic cloves, minced (B)
1/2 cup flour (B)
4 cups water (B)
4 chicken bouillon cubes (B)
1 1/2 cups peeled cubed potatoes (C)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (C)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (C)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (C()
salt and pepper (C)
1 (17 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained (D)
2 cups half-and-half (or milk, D)
ham bone (D)

Steps:

  • Cook (A) Set aside.
  • (B) Combine butter, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in the flour. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Add water and bouillon.
  • Add (C) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-30 minutes.
  • Add (D) and simmer 20 more minutes. Remove bone from soup. Cut up ham, return chopped ham to soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 868.5, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and tender rice are essential for a delicious chowder.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: Cooking the ingredients in batches will help prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Season to taste: Adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and herbs to your liking.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This will help soak up the delicious broth.
  • Make it ahead of time: This chowder can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just reheat it over low heat before serving.

Conclusion:

Wild rice, ham, and corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try.

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