Lunch / Dinner
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
There may not be a more welcoming and warming soup than one starring chicken, bacon, wild rice, and almonds. Bold, woodsy flavors make it ideal for wintery nights.
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This soup is amazing right after preparing, but its even better when served the next day
Instructions
Simmer rice in water in a saucepan, covered, over medium heat until grains are tender and start to split open, about 45 minutes. Remove rice from heat and drain any excess liquid.
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp; reserve drippings. Drain bacon on a paper-towel-lined plate.
Add mushrooms to drippings; sauté over medium-high heat until soft, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add onion, carrot, and celery. Cover pot and sweat vegetables until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Deglaze pot with sherry, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in broth, wild rice, chicken, and thyme. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.
Add milk, cream, sour cream, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Gently simmer soup, without allowing it to boil, until heated through, 1 minute.
Garnish each serving with scallions and toasted almonds.
Wild rice may take a while to cook, but the result is a nutty flavor and chewy texture that's wonderfully highlighted in this soup.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan for added flavor.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per cup
Calories: 293
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 24%
Sodium 166mg 6%
Carbs 18g 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 19g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.