Best 8 Creamy Wild Rice Soup With Ham Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Ham, a comforting and flavorful dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This soup features a creamy broth, tender wild rice, and savory ham, all coming together in a symphony of flavors. The recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process effortlessly. Additionally, the article includes variations to accommodate different dietary preferences, such as a vegetarian version and a slow-cooker adaptation for those who prefer a hands-off cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner looking to impress your family, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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CREAMY HAM WILD RICE SOUP



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Provided by Joe Boyle

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice (, (yields 2 to 2 1/2 cups cooked))
1 medium yellow onion (, diced)
1 cup diced celery (, (2 stalks))
1 cup diced carrot (, ( 3 medium))
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced ham (, (10 to 12 oz.))
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under running water in a strainer.
  • Cook the rice in 2 1/2 to 3 quarts boiling water, 12 to 13 minutes, until softened, drain and set aside, (cook according to package directions for cultivated rice)
  • Melt butter in a 5 quart pan or dutch oven and add onion, celery and carrots.
  • Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add the flour and stir in well and cook while stirring 1 minute
  • Gradually add the broth while whisking and bring to a boil and whisk until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes
  • Stir in wild rice, half and half, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Remove from heat and stir in dry sherry
  • Serve this delicious soup hot

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY HAM AND WILD RICE SOUP



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Give traditional wild rice soup a twist with this creamy ham version. It's in your slow cooker, filling the house with that mouth-watering aroma, in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup purchased julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced-sodium cream of celery soup
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except half-and-half, almonds, sherry and parsley.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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.

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.

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.

MINNESOTA WILD RICE SOUP



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This is an update on an old favorite from way up North. This rich and creamy soup is extremely satisfying and completely vegetarian.

Provided by chel79

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup minced onion
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups vegetable broth
4 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup grated carrot
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 cups half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and celery, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook for 3 minutes more. Pour in the vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in wild rice, carrot, almonds, and red pepper flakes; return to a simmer, and cook until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half and half, and cook until warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 311.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BYERLY'S WILD RICE SOUP



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This wonderful soup recipe, is from my favorite grocery store, located in Minneapolis, MN. I make it using wild rice that has been harvested by hand, thus supporting the Native American's who grow it in Northern MN. There really is a difference.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups wild rice, cooked
1/3 cup cooked ham, diced
1/2 cup carrot, finely shredded
3 tablespoons slivered almonds (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons dry sherry
snipped parsley (for garnish) or chives (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a soup pot.
  • Saute the onion until it is softened.
  • Blend in the flour and then gradually stir in the chicken broth. Stir constantly until it comes to a boil, keep stirring for one more minute.
  • Add wild rice, ham, carrots, almonds, salt and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Add half-and-half and sherry, heat until just heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives.

CHEESY HAM 'N' RICE SOUP



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Here's a real gem! After tasting a similar soup at a popular restaurant in the Twin Cities, I came up with my own version. Everyone who tastes it says it's wonderful. Adding the almonds at the end gives the soup a fun crunch. -Nicole Weir, Hager City, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium carrots, shredded
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
8 cups water
Slivered almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in the wild rice, ham, brown rice, bouillon, celery mixture and water. Return to a boil. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and high-quality ham will make all the difference in the taste of your soup.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice, so be careful not to overcook it. It should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't add the cream too early: Adding the cream too early can cause it to curdle. Wait until the soup is almost finished cooking before stirring in the cream.
  • Season to taste: Every palate is different, so season the soup to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill add a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

Creamy wild rice soup with ham is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or brothy, or with more or less vegetables, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this creamy wild rice soup with ham a try. You won't be disappointed.

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