CORN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

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My sister prepared this dish for me during one of my visits. This recipe is from the Bon Appetit, Nov issue. Sorry, cook times are estimates...didn't time it the one time I made it.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups wild rice (7-1/2 oz)
6 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (2-1/2 lbs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 ounces fully cooked smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
fresh chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 5 c broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender stirring occasionally (about 40 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, blend 3.75 c corn and 1.5 c broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven, medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage and saute until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining 6 c broth and bring soup to simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked wild rice, corn puree (creamed corn) and remaining 2.5 c corn kernels to soup.
  • Cook until wild rice is very tender and lavors blend, about 15 minutes or longer.
  • Mix in half and half.
  • Thin soup with more broth, if needed.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate. Re-warm over medium-low heat.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 14.4

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