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.

Ahmed Albasha
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This soup was a disaster. The cheese curdled and the rice was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Beatriz Beatz
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This soup was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best soup he's ever had.


BlueDarkzz
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this soup. The cheese and rice made it really creamy and delicious.


Priya Thompson
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of cheese, ham, and rice.


Abdullah Javed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Babagana Audu Grema
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and hearty and filling.


Ritaz Jotter
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


sajeeb Pramanik
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This soup is comfort food at its best. It's cheesy, hammy, and rice-y. What more could you ask for?


Rael lokeno Williams
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover ham and rice to make it.


Md Jubayer
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This soup was a hit with my family! The cheesy ham and rice were a delicious combination, and the soup was very filling. I would definitely make this soup again.