CHEESY HAM 'N' RICE SOUP

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Here's a real gem! After tasting a similar soup at a popular restaurant in the Twin Cities, I came up with my own version. Everyone who tastes it says it's wonderful. Adding the almonds at the end gives the soup a fun crunch. -Nicole Weir, Hager City, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium carrots, shredded
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
8 cups water
Slivered almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in the wild rice, ham, brown rice, bouillon, celery mixture and water. Return to a boil. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Nana Aboagye
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This soup is the worst thing I've ever eaten. I'm never making it again.


Marilyn Carter
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This soup is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


Md Sojib121
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This soup is terrible! I threw it away after one bite.


Siam Kausar
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I would not recommend this soup. It's bland and flavorless.


Nadeem Sial
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This soup is okay, but it's not my favorite. I think it needs more seasoning.


Md Rohim badsha
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This soup is really good, but it's a little too salty for my taste. I'll probably reduce the amount of salt next time.


adam greco
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Dhwarje Ghising
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorites!


Alkasim Abdurrahman
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This soup is so good! I've already made it twice this month.


Najmol Islam
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This soup is a must-try! It's cheesy, hammy, and ricey. What more could you ask for?


Enock Chetama
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Ibrahim Wangari
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Sunil Lamichhane
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The soup was really good, but I would have liked it more if it had been a little thicker. I might add some cornstarch or flour next time.


MD MOKSO
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. My kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Zerak safi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use leftover ham and rice to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Sakariye Mahdi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Michelle Blackburn
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's hearty, flavorful, and comforting. I especially loved the cheesy, gooey texture. I'll definitely be making this again.