BEEFY WILD RICE SOUP

Beefy Wild Rice Soup image

Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially this one. My family loves it. -Marilyn Chesbrough, Wautoma, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 cups water, divided
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and Italian seasoning over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add 2 cups water, onions, celery, rice, bouillon, pepper and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the soup, mushrooms and remaining water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.