ELEGANT WILD RICE SOUP

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I first made this October 30, 1984 for the Byerly's. It can be made with these additions: 1/2 cup minced ham, or 3 T. slivered almonds, or 1/2 cup chopped, cooked chicken.

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp minced onion
1/4 c flour
4 c chicken broth
2 c cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 c half and half
2 Tbsp dry sherry, optional
parsely flakes for garnish, optional
WILD RICE PREPARATION
4 oz wild rice
3 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter. Saute onion until tender. Blend in flour. Gradually add broth. Cook stirring constantly until thickened slightly.
  • 2. Stir in cooked rice. See directions below for cooking rice. Simmer 5 minutes. Blend in half & half and sherry. Heat to serving tempurature. DO NOT Boil. May add ham, slivered almonds or cooked chicken at this point if desired.
  • 3. Cooking Rice: Rinse and drain rice in colander. Put in large sauce pan and add water, bring to a boil and simmer, covered for 40-50 minutes or until rice is tender and has mostly opened, but not mushy.
  • 4. Alternate cooking method for rice: Boil hard several minutes, cover and remove from heat. Let set 40-60 minutes. Pour off any excess water.

Muzomuhle Zondi
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I can't wait to try this soup. It looks delicious!


Muha Isha
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This soup is a bit too thick for my taste. I would add more broth next time.


arab rayo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Karabo Bokamoso Tsotetsi Mosia
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


rudolf ficzu
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's so easy and convenient.


Awan Club
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used carrots, celery, and onions that I had on hand. It turned out great!


Lenny Nyimba
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I loved this soup. The mushrooms add a nice earthy flavor to the soup.


Zeba Khatun
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken or turkey to make it. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Wilma Joseph
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Andenet Mengesha
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This is the best wild rice soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tabitha Lowery
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.


Guatavo Ramirez
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and comforting. I love the addition of the wild rice, it gives the soup a nice nutty flavor.


Adnan jabbar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Meet kajla Bugti
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This wild rice soup is a game-changer! The combination of flavors and textures is out of this world. I especially love the nutty flavor of the wild rice and the smokiness of the bacon. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.