CREAMY WILD RICE SOUP WITH HAM

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Angie Schramm from Yankton, South Dakota makes this comforting soup year-round...and after a few spoonfuls, you'll likely do the same. Pecans, ham and carrots are a few of the ingredients that will have you asking for more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
Green onion, cut into thin strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain and set aside. , In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onions, carrot and pecans in butter for 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the ham, pepper and wild rice. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender., Reduce heat. Add cream and heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with green onion if desired.

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Dev das
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Eunice Idubor
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Bayyinah Edwards
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very hearty and filling soup, perfect for a cold winter day.


Busisiwe Melembe
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.


Michael Jones
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This soup is a family favorite. It's always a hit when I make it.


Tanvir Ali
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.


Jayden Wood
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used leftover ham and it turned out great. I will definitely make this again.


Taarabet Ahmed
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but it was cooked perfectly in this soup and had a nice nutty flavor. The ham and vegetables also added a lot of flavor and texture. Overall, this was a g


surya Tamang
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This soup was delicious! The flavors of the ham, wild rice, and vegetables blended together perfectly. I also liked that the soup was creamy and hearty, without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Moazam Mustafa
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and wild rice gave it a nice hearty texture. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make, and it was a great way to use up some lef


Tarrie Tech
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This soup was absolutely delightful! The combination of wild rice, ham, and vegetables created a rich and flavorful broth that was both hearty and comforting. The soup was also incredibly easy to make, and it was a great way to use up leftover ham. I