Best Wild Rice Chowder Recipes

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WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER



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This makes an amazing hearty chowder with wonderful flavors. Perfect for a fall or winter night. Great recipe I have been making and tweaking for 2 years now. It's easier and better than ever before! You can also modify the ingredients easily to fit your needs and tastes. Reheats well!

Provided by wende sutton

Categories     Other Soups

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb italian sausage, sweet
1 medium onion
2 large carrots
2 large celery ribs
1 large red bell pepper
2 clove garlic
3 c corn kernels, frozen
48 oz can of chicken broth
2 c half and half
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 bunch cilantro, fresh
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1 box rice, long-grain/wild rice blend

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice according to package directions but omit any oil or fat additions. Simply add whatever water is directed. Set aside. I usually do the microwave instructions and leave it in there until I'm ready to add to soup.
  • 2. In a heavy bottomed soup pot (same one you plan on cooking soup in), add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook sausage until no longer pink. You can leave it in links and slice into thin slices after you cook it or you can open the links and saute sausage like ground beef. I prefer the links, it helps the sausage stand out!
  • 3. While sausage is cooking. Small dice onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper and chop garlic. Set aside.
  • 4. Once sausage is finished cooking, remove from pot and set aside. Add remaining olive oil and diced vegetables, chopped garlic and cumin to pot. Saute/sweat veggies until slightly softened and starting to carmelize.
  • 5. While vegetables are cooking you can slice sausage into thin bite size disks about 1/4 inch thick. Add sausage back to pot with all chicken broth and frozen corn.
  • 6. Simmer soup for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Reduce to low and add half and half and chopped cilantro. Add as much or as little as you like just before serving is best.
  • 8. This makes a thinner chowder. If you prefer a thick creamy chowder simply add a tablespoon or so of flour to vegetable mixture when it's done, right before you add broth. Stir flour to incorporate and coat mixture cooking slightly. And then continue with chicken broth and frozen corn addition from step 5. Once you add the half and half simmer for 10 minutes to thicken and go to step 6. :)

WILD RICE AND HAM CHOWDER



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The rich, comforting taste of this chowder appeals to everyone who tries it. I have my younger sister to thank for sharing this recipe with me years ago. -Elma Friesen, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups cooked wild rice
2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Add the potatoes, carrot, bay leaf, thyme and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, ham, cream and corn; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1035mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHICKEN WILD RICE CHOWDER



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This is comfort food at it's finest, and perfect for that cold weather hump-day to help get you through the rest of the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2-2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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When I was a little girl, my mamaw made a chicken casserole which was simple for the time, but comforting. I've converted it into a chowder, and for ease of preparation this uses rotisserie chicken breasts.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) box uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1 ¾ cups water
3 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add mushrooms, shallot, and garlic to the melted butter, and saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Pour in water. Add chicken, hit cancel, and close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Select Saute function and add condensed soup, half-and-half, chicken broth, and pimento peppers. Stir to combine. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 96.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1039.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

WILD RICE AND CORN CHOWDER



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I love soups....in fact, I love any one dish meal or grill! I think this one is best for a cold winter night.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bacon, diced
2 small onions, diced (about 3/4 to 1 cup)
1 sweet red pepper, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup wild rice, uncooked
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (if using dry, half the amount)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (if using dry, half the amount)
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 cups whipping cream
salt

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until almost crisp. Add onion, sweet red pepper, celery, and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Drain well, and set aside.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven; stir in rice. Add the reserved vegetable mixture, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir well. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Cook the corn according to the package directions; drain. Add the corn, cream, and salt to taste to the mixture in the Dutch oven; simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle chowder into individual soup bowls.

WILD RICE,HAM AND CORN CHOWDER



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When I made this for my friend she went crazy over it. Its very fulfilling and yummy with fresh warm rolls.

Provided by Char H

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c water
3/4 c uncooked wild rice. well rinsed
1/2 c chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1/4 c butter
1/2 c flour
4 c chicken stock
1 1/2 c cubed potatoes
1/2 c chopped carrots
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
17 oz can kernel corn undrained
3 c cubed cooked ham
2 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. In small sauce pan add the 1 1/2 cups of water and wild rice. bring to a boil and reduce the heat and cook covered about 35=40 min. till done. Do not drain off liquid if there is any left. In large sauce pan or dutch oven saute the onion, and garlic in the butter till tender crisp. add flour and cook 1 min. stirring constantly. gradually add the 4cups of stock. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, nutmeg, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened. Add corn, cover and simmer another 15 min. or till all veggies are tender. Add ham and rice and half and half and heat till completely heated. Do not boil once you have added the cream. Remove bay leaf.At this point taste for seasoning (salt or pepper) The ham has usually got a lot of salt in it so it is not in the ingredients but if needed can be added now if desired. may add parsley for garnish if you like.

WILD RICE CHOWDER



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This is a hearty soup with a lot of texture. It is perfect for this time of year when you are snowbound with a roaring fire and some crusty bread. You can really change the taste of the soup depending on what kind of chicken you use. Poached chicken yields a good flavor, whereas roasted chicken offers a more complex taste.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice
8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaves
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup boneless chicken breast half, cooked and diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent and carrots start to get tender.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat. Then add the chicken stock and the bay leaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the heavy cream and puree 2 cups of the soup in a blender or food processor. Return this to the pot and add the chicken. Stir well and allow to heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 864.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CREAMY WILD RICE AND VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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Enjoy this tasty soup made with rice and veggies - perfect for a hearty dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrots and mushrooms in margarine, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in broth, rice and contents of seasoning packet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in corn, soup and milk; cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg

TURKEY CHOWDER WITH WILD RICE, CRIMINI, AND PANCETTA



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Pork     Rice     turkey     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup wild rice (about 5 ounces), rinsed, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 3-ounce packages sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), diced
12 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup all purpose flour
10 cups Turkey Stock
1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
2 to 4 cups chopped cooked turkey meat (reserved from carcass)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to bite, 45 to 60 minutes (time will vary depending on variety of rice). Drain; set aside.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until browned, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add mushrooms to pot and cook until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter to same pot. Add carrots and celery. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add shallots; stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over and stir 1 minute. Return mushrooms to pot. Mix in Turkey Stock and rosemary; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add rice, pancetta, turkey meat, and corn to soup. Simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.
  • Divide soup among bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

SALMON AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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A wonderful savory fish chowder, perfect to start off an evening of fine dining or as a hearty dinner with good, crusty bread.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
3/4 cup minced leek, white and light green part only
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice or 24 ounces fish stock
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in warm water (measurement before reconstituting)
1 cup cooked wild rice
1/3 lb salmon, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter; add the shallot, leek, garlic, celery, and thyme and sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook slowly, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk in the clam juice or fish stock and cook until thickened.
  • Add the reconstituted tomato, cooked wild rice, salmon, cream, and basil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
  • Season to taste with Tabasco, salt, and white pepper.
  • Serve with good, crusty bread.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.
  • Note: if you're not familiar with those dining, the fish stock is safest- many people are allergic to shellfish; unsalted chicken broth can also be used; other types of fish may also be substituted for the salmon.

SMOKED SALMON AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Make and share this Smoked Salmon and Wild Rice Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
salt
3/4 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 small sweet potato, finely diced
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1 (5 ounce) can smoked salmon with liquid
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and cook wild rice for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften. Stir in green pepper and sweet potato and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in stock and chile powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until sweet potato is tender.
  • Stir in cooked wild rice, salmon with liquid and cream. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 395.5, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8, Protein 12.1

CHICKEN WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Make and share this Chicken Wild Rice Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 55tbird

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (8 7/8 ounce) package ready to serve long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter til tender.
  • Stir in flour til blended; gradually add broth.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or til thickened.
  • Stir in chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 860, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 34.2

WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Our Test Kitchen adapted Amy Chop's recipe to use up leftover wild rice. "I found this years ago, and it has become a family favorite," says the Oak Grove, Louisiana cook. TIP: "Try adding cooked chicken or smoked sausage. There are endless possibilities for new and exciting variations," Amy says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups (8 ounces) cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Stir in the wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the milk, cheese, parsley and bacon; cook and stir until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CORN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Make and share this Corn and Wild Rice Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
4 cups onions, diced
2 cups celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups red potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup flour
2 cups wild rice, cooked
3 cups corn, whole kernel
2 cups milk
2 cups cream, heavy
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
thyme, pinch
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, but not brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook potato cubes in stock until fork can stick in easily.
  • Add flour to cooked veggies and blend well.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add potato mixture to vegetable mixture and stir until smooth using large wire wisk.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer to heat through.
  • Adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.6

WILD RICE AND HAM CHOWDER



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This is a little something different to do with that ham bone in your freezer. It's a nice combination of flavors sure to please anyone that likes baked ham.

Provided by pam of pams-hams.com

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups water (A)
3/4 cup wild rice (A)
1/4 cup butter (B) or 1/4 cup margarine (B)
1/2 cup chopped onion (B)
3 garlic cloves, minced (B)
1/2 cup flour (B)
4 cups water (B)
4 chicken bouillon cubes (B)
1 1/2 cups peeled cubed potatoes (C)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (C)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (C)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (C()
salt and pepper (C)
1 (17 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained (D)
2 cups half-and-half (or milk, D)
ham bone (D)

Steps:

  • Cook (A) Set aside.
  • (B) Combine butter, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in the flour. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Add water and bouillon.
  • Add (C) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-30 minutes.
  • Add (D) and simmer 20 more minutes. Remove bone from soup. Cut up ham, return chopped ham to soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 868.5, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.2

WILD RICE & HAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by corvettemary

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 C. chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 C. butter (no substitute)
7-8 T. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
6 C. chicken broth
4-5 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 C. sliced carrots (I use the mini carrots)
1 large bay leaf
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 box Rice-A-Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice w/spice packet
2 to 2-1/2 C. fully cooked cubed ham
2 C. half & half OR 2 cups milk
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, saute onion & garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, salt & pepper. Stir to form roux (paste). Gradually, add chicken broth, bring to slow boil and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly so as to not stick. Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, thyme & nutmeg. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice, spice packet, ham, cream or milk, and corn. Heat through but do not boil. Remove bay leaf. Serve and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

WILD RICE CHOWDER WITH GREENS



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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ounces country ham, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 ounces shredded Comté, Gruyère or Swiss cheese
2 ounces shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients (oil through garlic) in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Sauté until browned, about 10 minutes. Add rice; sauté 2 minutes. Add broth and water. Simmer until rice is done, about 40 minutes. Combine flour with 2 cups milk, whisk well. Add to soup. Add remaining milk. Cook until soup is thickened, about 15 minutes. Add cheeses, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes. Add kale; cook 5 minutes.

WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Rice     Christmas

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp butter
1 chopped onion
4 oz smoked ham (chopped)
2 celery sticks
1 chopped carrot
1 1/2 cups wild rice
7 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, ham, celery and carrot. Saute until vegatables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock bay leaf and simmer until rice is very tender, stirring occasionally, about one hour. Mix in cream. Puree 2 cups of soup in blender. Return puree to soup in saucepan and bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made one day ahead.)

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