Elegant Wild Rice Soup

Name: Elegant Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice; 3 cups water; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced onion; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; ¾ cup minced cooked ham; ½ cup shredded carrots; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1 cup half-and-half

Rating: 4.65 stars

62 Ratings
55 Reviews
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This is an extremely easy recipe, and fabulous tasting, too. I have been making it for over 6 years and we never tire of it. It's rich, and warms you up on a cold winter day.

By Debra B

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 15 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a pot, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.

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Step 2

In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Blend in the flour until smooth, and gradually stir in the chicken broth. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and mix in the cooked rice, ham, carrots, and almonds. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes, until heated through. Thoroughly blend the half and half into the soup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

324 calories; protein 8.9g 18% DV; carbohydrates 25.7g 8% DV; fat 21.2g 33% DV; cholesterol 54.9mg 18% DV; sodium 328.6mg 13% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (55)

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Emmy

04/25/2006

We loved this!! The first time I made this, I made it as directed and it was great but I thought it was just a little too rich and thick. So the next time, I made a few changes. I cooked up a box of long grain and wild rice mix from the store. I added the whole thing (about 2 1/2c.) to the soup. I also decreased the flour to 1/3c., so it wasn't so thick. I also used skim milk instead of the half and half. It turned out great! MY husband usually doesn't give anything a five star but this he said definitely was! Read More

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LADYJAYPEE

01/17/2007

I scaled the recipe in half and made as written except I followed the advice of other reviewers and cut the flour quantity in half; very glad I did. It is a bit bland so I did add a splash or two of sherry to it; added the almonds more toward the end for a bit of crunchy texture and also added a couple of grinds of freshly-grated black pepper as I served it. This was a nice soup to try. Thank you Debra! Read More

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62 Ratings

5 star values: 42
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Emmy

04/25/2006

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ashleyri88

11/28/2006

Very good! I made a few small changes and it turned out wonderful. I added 4 cups of broth instead of 3 to make it a bit less thick. I also added cooked chicken instead of the ham and it was a definite thumbs up! Read More

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TwinCities_Cook

01/03/2007

I didn't add as much flour as other reviewers suggested and added a little extra ham and carrots and skipped the almonds all together since I didn't have any on hand. This was fantastic!!!! I served it for 10 guests and everyone thought it was great. Read More

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JCPOULIN

11/16/2006

Excellent recipe. Tried it for my family and I'm going to serve it on Thanksgiving. I added some sauted mushrooms but fine without. Delcious! Read More

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Renee Rompa Mosher

11/02/2006

This soup was like something you would get in a good restaurant. I didn't know how it would be without any spices but it had just the right flavor. Even my picky eater really liked it. The only thing I did different was I used 4 cups of broth and it was still pretty thick. I definately will make this again! Read More

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Mrs.Williams

05/03/2008

I just had this soup for dinner and it was excellent! I did use a box of long grain and wild rice and followed the box directions for that. So that was 2 cups of rice I didn't have any ham so the extra rice made up for the missing ham. The only other changes I made were that I used only 4 tablespoons butter and 2% milk instead of half & half. It turned out great! It really was very delicious and elegant. Read More

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sebat

12/12/2006

Excellent soup! It reminds me of the soup from a certain upscale Minnesota grocery chain. It did need extra chicken broth to thin it out a bit. Read More

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molson13

11/10/2007

Used phesant instead of ham and added portabella mushrooms. Good stuff!!! Read More

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Beth Higgins

01/02/2010

Doubled the recipe and added a bit of celery with the onion. Also did 4 cups of broth vs. 3 and this was a great wild rice soup! Read More

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LADYJAYPEE

01/17/2007

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Nutritional Information

Elegant Wild Rice Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 323.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 18 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 33 %

saturated fat: 57 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 47 %

niacin equivalents: 33 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 26 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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04/25/2006

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11/28/2006

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01/03/2007

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JCPOULIN

11/16/2006

Excellent recipe. Tried it for my family and I'm going to serve it on Thanksgiving. I added some sauted mushrooms but fine without. Delcious!

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Renee Rompa Mosher

11/02/2006

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Mrs.Williams

05/03/2008

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sebat

12/12/2006

Excellent soup! It reminds me of the soup from a certain upscale Minnesota grocery chain. It did need extra chicken broth to thin it out a bit.

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molson13

11/10/2007

Used phesant instead of ham and added portabella mushrooms. Good stuff!!!

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Beth Higgins

01/02/2010

Doubled the recipe and added a bit of celery with the onion. Also did 4 cups of broth vs. 3 and this was a great wild rice soup!

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LADYJAYPEE

01/17/2007

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