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Dawn[_2_]

wrote:

> hello ...im a new member of the group and wondered if anyone had a
> good chicken soup recipe using wild rice as an ingredient....the
> combination is a hearty one and im curious as to other members
> ideas...thanks, kim
>

Cook your wild rice ahead of time according to the package directions.
Maybe undercook it by a few minutes. When it is done, add it to your
favorite chicken soup recipe and serve.

Dawn

Wild Rice Soup

Adapted from Dawn (RFC) and Recipetips.com

4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1/4 C. onion, minced
2 T. flour
2 T. butter
2 cups milk
1 C. strong chicken stock, from jarred paste or boullion cube
4 oz. American cheese, cubed
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup steamed wild rice (1/4 c. raw), can be done day before
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 T. paprika (Optional)
Hot Sauce (Optional)

In a skillet, sauté the bacon pieces until lightly browned. Add
onion, continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and onions are
browned. Drain, set aside.

In a large saucepan, make a roux with flour and butter, cooking
a minute or so, until it beings to turn golden. Whisk in 1 cup of
milk and stir until smooth. Slowly add a 2nd cup of milk and continue
stirring. Add chicken stock. Keep stirring, making sure that
everything stays smooth. Slowly add cheeses, allowing some melting
between additions. Add the bacon, onions, and rice, and cook on low
to medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes until hot and bubbly and the
cheese has fully melted. Season the soup with salt and pepper; add
paprika if desired. Additional milk can be added if the consistency
of the soup is too thick. Makes 6 1 C. servings.

My Note: I did add the paprika and a couple of shots of hot sauce.