QUICK CREAMY WILD RICE SOUP

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"My husband and I call this our favorite soup," writes Marilyn Ausland from her Columbus, Georgia kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimientos
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, mushrooms and green onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the rice, ham and pimientos; heat through. Stir in half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Kamuyu Mwangi
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ninarinah Zauja
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


MD TURJO
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Nelson Greg
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This soup was a little too creamy for my taste, but the flavors were still good.


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


Shumeez Sam
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just right.


Kristina Hartung
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. The wild rice adds a nice nutty flavor.


Kaibanda Sadara
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant.


Nkali Kirumira Esau
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Irene Victor
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling.


Eddyo Music
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable.


Kilee Jion
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This soup was amazing! I loved the creamy texture and the wild rice added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.