WILD RICE CHEESE SOUP

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The addition of chopped apple, beer and Gouda cheese makes this version of wild rice soup extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup beer or additional chicken broth
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
8 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, apple, beer or additional broth, wild rice and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., In a bowl, combine cheese and flour; gradually add to soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.