Wild Rice Soup
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Less than 4 Hours
Description: If you’re looking for a soul-warming soup that’s bursting with flavor, this Wild Rice Soup recipe is the answer. Inspired by a memorable gathering at a Bunco group, this creamy and hearty soup is a delightful blend of wild rice, savory bacon, onions, and creamy half-and-half. Perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave comfort in a bowl, this soup is a comforting indulgence, albeit not for the diet-conscious.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bacon, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 can potato soup
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups water
Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 cups):
- Calories: 297.4
- Fat Content: 22.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9g
- Cholesterol Content: 42.7mg
- Sodium Content: 601.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 1.3g
- Protein Content: 9.4g
Recipe Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Wild Rice: In a casserole dish, combine the wild rice and chicken broth.
- Bake Rice: Cover the casserole dish and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the rice is tender and fluffy. This should yield about 3 cups of cooked rice.
- Cook Bacon: While the rice is baking, fry the diced bacon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan until crisp.
- Saute Onion: Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the pan, leaving behind a small amount of grease. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté in the remaining bacon grease until translucent.
- Combine Ingredients: To the sautéed onions, add the half-and-half, potato soup, sliced mushrooms, cooked rice, shredded cheese, and 2 cups of water.
- Heat Soup: Stir the ingredients together and heat the soup thoroughly over low heat until hot and creamy.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Enjoy: This Wild Rice Soup is a comforting delight that freezes well, making it perfect for batch cooking and enjoying whenever you need a cozy meal to warm you up.
Whether served as a starter or as the main course, this Wild Rice Soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, cozy up in the kitchen, and prepare to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort with every spoonful of this delicious soup.
