Best 4 Quick Easy Creamy Wild Rice Soup Recipes

Delight your taste buds with our Creamy Wild Rice Soup, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures. This comforting soup is not just a meal; it's an experience. Crafted with the perfect balance of creamy and hearty, it's a symphony of wild rice, vegetables, and spices blended together in a rich and velvety broth. Every spoonful promises a burst of umami, while the wild rice adds a delightful nutty flavor and satisfying texture. This soup is more than just a meal; it's a journey for your taste buds.

In this article, we present two variations of this delectable soup: a classic Creamy Wild Rice Soup and a Vegan Creamy Wild Rice Soup. Both recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor, ensuring a satisfying experience for every palate. The classic recipe features chicken broth, creating a rich and savory base, while the vegan version swaps it for vegetable broth, delivering a lighter yet equally flavorful soup.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, we've got you covered. Our gluten-free Creamy Wild Rice Soup variation uses gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring a delicious and inclusive meal.

Regardless of your dietary preferences, our Creamy Wild Rice Soup recipes promise a culinary adventure you won't forget. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPEEDY CREAM OF WILD RICE SOUP

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Add homemade touches to a can of potato soup to get comfort food on the table quickly. The result is a thick and creamy treat textured with wild rice and flavored with smoky bacon. -Joanne Eickhoff, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
4-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2/3 cup condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water and onion to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in the potato soup, cheese, rice and cream; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

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A supremely filling, hearty soup. I serve this on cold rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: this is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you've pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock! This soup makes great leftovers, but you might want to thin it slightly with skim milk or water when reheating.

Provided by Stephanie G

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 996.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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

Ingredients

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 SOUP

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This is an awesome, filling soup from Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine a few years back. You can dress it up for company or serve it simple any time. The odd combination of ingredients is what caught my eye the first time. I've modified the original recipe to thin the soup a little and stretch it out more. Freezes well.

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories Ham

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cooked ham or 1/2 cup bacon, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
Remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrot, and walnuts in margarine for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
Add the ham, pepper, and wild rice. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat. Add milk and heat through (but DO NOT boil!). Garnish with green onion strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 748, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9

Tips:

* To make the soup creamier, use full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream. * If you don't have wild rice, you can use brown rice or quinoa. * For a vegan version of the soup, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead. * To add more vegetables to the soup, stir in some chopped carrots, celery, or bell pepper. * If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. * Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

* This quick and easy creamy wild rice soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be made in under an hour. * It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend lunch. * The soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. * So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this creamy wild rice soup a try. * You won't be disappointed!