Jan’s Comforting, YUMMY but Naughty Chicken Wild Rice Soup 🍲
Description:
This soup is the epitome of comfort, a rich and hearty concoction that’s as indulgent as it is delicious. Crafted by the culinary genius of my friend Jan, it’s a potluck favorite that always leaves guests clamoring for more. Perfect for those chilly winter evenings when all you crave is a steaming bowl of goodness to warm you from the inside out. But fair warning: this soup is so irresistibly tasty, you won’t want to concern yourself with the calorie count!
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Rice
Keywords: Meat, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 486.5
- Fat Content: 33.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17g
- Cholesterol Content: 110.9mg
- Sodium Content: 844.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.2g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 1.9g
- Protein Content: 27.8g
Yield: 6 bowls
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wild rice | 1/2 cup |
| Ground beef | 1 – 1 1/2 lbs |
| Chicken broth | 14 1/2 cups |
| Half-and-half | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 1/2 cups |
| Carrot | 1 |
| Onion | 1 |
Instructions:
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Cook Wild Rice: Begin by cooking the wild rice according to the package directions. You want it to be tender yet slightly chewy, adding a delightful texture to your soup.
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Brown Ground Beef: While the rice is cooking, take your ground beef and brown it in a skillet over medium heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks until it’s nicely browned and cooked through.
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Prepare Ingredients: As the rice and beef are cooking, it’s time to prepare the rest of your ingredients. Grate the cheddar cheese, peel and chop the carrot into small pieces, and dice the onion finely.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the rice and beef are ready, transfer them to your crockpot. Add in the chicken broth, half-and-half, milk, cheddar cheese, carrot, and onion. Give everything a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
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Cook: Set your crockpot to high heat and let the soup cook for 2-3 hours. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a soup that’s rich, creamy, and utterly comforting.
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Serve: Once the cooking time is up, ladle the soup into bowls and serve piping hot. Garnish with some extra grated cheddar cheese if desired, and maybe a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for an extra kick.
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Enjoy: Sit back, relax, and savor every spoonful of this heavenly soup. Let it warm you from the inside out, filling you with comfort and contentment with each delicious bite.
Jan’s Comforting, YUMMY but Naughty Chicken Wild Rice Soup is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that’s sure to become a favorite in your household. So go ahead, indulge a little, and treat yourself to a bowl of pure comfort today! 🥣
