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WILD RICE SOUP

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As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup-which I first had at my sister's house-brings me compliments no matter where I serve it. -Elienore Myhre, Balaton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 quart water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, oil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the onion, celery and carrot in butter until vegetables are almost tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in broth and undrained rice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, rosemary and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESY WILD RICE SOUP

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We often eat easy-to-make soups when there's not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice specified in the original recipe with a boxed rice mix to make it even faster. -Lisa Hofer, Hitchcock, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
4 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Optional: Minced chives and oyster crackers

Steps:

In a large saucepan, prepare rice mix according to package directions. Add the milk, soup and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with bacon and, if desired, minced fresh chives and oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.