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Best Minnesota Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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Hot Eats and Cool Reads Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Recipe
Hot Eats and Cool Reads Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Recipe from www.hoteatsandcoolreads.com

Description

Minnesota wild rice soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. This soup is made with wild rice, vegetables, and a creamy broth that will warm you up from the inside out. It is a staple in Minnesota and is enjoyed by many across the country.

Prep Time

The prep time for this soup is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this soup is approximately 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method

  1. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions in a saucepan with 2 cups of chicken broth until it is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  2. In a Dutch oven or large pot, sauté the celery, carrots, and onion in butter until they are soft.
  3. Add the flour and stir until it is well combined with the vegetables.
  4. Gradually add the milk and the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in the cooked wild rice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the soup has thickened.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • This soup is even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead and reheat it when you're ready to eat.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth to make this soup vegetarian.
  • If you like your soup with more broth, you can add an additional cup of chicken or vegetable broth.
  • If you're short on time, you can use precooked wild rice or a wild rice blend to save time.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Total fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 720mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 9g

Recipe Tips

  • If you want to add some protein to this soup, you can add diced cooked chicken or turkey.
  • If you're not a fan of thyme, you can substitute it with rosemary or oregano.
  • If you like your soup with a little kick, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • To make this soup even creamier, you can add a cup of grated cheddar cheese to the soup when it's almost done cooking.

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