For a comforting, easy dinner simmer up a batch of this creamy wild rice soup recipe. Hearty and nutritious, it's the perfect soup course for a family meal. This cream of wild rice soup recipe also makes a great light lunch when paired with a fresh country loaf and a crispy, green salad.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cups diced carrots
- 1/3 cup celery diced celery
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Preparation:
In a large saucepan set over medium heat, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 6 to 8 minutes until they turn tender. Sprinkle the thyme and black pepper over the sautéed vegetables and allow the mixture to cook for an additional 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional minute.
Add the chicken stock and wild rice to the pan and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 50 minutes. Add the crumbled bacon and cream to the pan; heat through. Serve the wild rice soup immediately.
This wild rice soup makes 6 servings.
