Best 9 Creamy Wild Rice And Vegetable Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting and hearty goodness of Creamy Wild Rice and Vegetable Chowder, a delectable soup brimming with wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors. This chowder is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender wild rice, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful broth. The medley of vegetables includes carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers, each adding their unique sweetness and crunch. The creamy broth is made with a combination of milk and chicken broth, resulting in a rich and satisfying base for the soup. Enjoy this chowder on its own for a light and satisfying meal, or pair it with a crusty bread or salad for a complete and comforting experience. Additionally, discover variations of this classic chowder, including a vegan version made with almond milk and vegetable broth, and a seafood chowder brimming with shrimp, clams, and mussels. Whichever variation you choose, you're in for a delightful and heartwarming culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY WILD RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked wild rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon small diced carrot
1 tablespoon small diced celery
1 tablespoon small diced onion
1 tablespoon small diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons small diced crimini mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the vegetables and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with the salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir in the cream and add the cooked wild rice and the mustard. Combine well and reduce the heat. Simmer until the cream has thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Leftover chicken combine with wild rice, carrots, and mushrooms in this chunky soup that is a quick and easy meal.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)
1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup quartered mushrooms
3 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 14 ounce cans chicken broth
Chicken from Creamy Basil Chicken, chopped (www.bhg.com)
0.75 cup cooked wild rice
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cook carrots, celery, and mushrooms in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour. Add broth, chicken, wild rice, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir in half-and-half; heat through. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 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

CREAMY WILD RICE SOUP



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Whenever I make this soup in the morning, it's gone by evening! Friends and family alike rave about the unbeatable combination of down-home flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 medium carrot, diced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute rice in oil over medium heat, for 5 minutes. Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35 minutes (rice will not be completely cooked). Drain, reserving 1-1/2 cups cooking liquid; set rice and liquid aside separately. , In the same kettle, saute the onion, celery and carrot in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually add broth and cooking liquid; stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes, stirring constantly or until thickened. Add the cream, ham, rosemary, pepper and reserved rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g 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.

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP



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This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from a labor-intensive wintry bowl to a steamy, comforting, slow-cooked favorite for our family. -Courtney Riggin, Hatchechubbee, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup dry sherry or additional broth
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place first 12 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Mix sour cream and flour until smooth; stir into soup. Stir in asparagus. Cook, covered, on high until soup is thickened and asparagus is tender, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1060mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CREAMY VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey bacon, vegetable broth and skim milk. It's delicious either way. -Suzanna VandeBrake, Peyton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped
2 large onions
2 medium carrots
2 celery ribs
2 medium parsnips
2 small turnips
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
3 small red potatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Chop the onions, carrots, celery, parsnips and turnips; add to the pan. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant., Sprinkle vegetables with flour, salt and cayenne; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sweet potato, potatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and parsley; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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.

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

Tips:

  • For a creamier chowder, use full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream instead of almond milk.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute brown rice or quinoa.
  • To make the chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the chowder, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Garnish the chowder with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or chives, before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy wild rice and vegetable chowder is a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's packed with vegetables and wild rice, and it's creamy and delicious. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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