Classic Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Health score
18%
Classic Creamy Wild Rice Soup
40 min.
5
242kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this Classic Creamy Wild Rice Soup, a delightful dish that perfectly balances comfort and nutrition. In just 40 minutes, you can create a hearty soup that serves five, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. With each spoonful, you'll experience the rich flavors of fresh vegetables, the nutty essence of wild rice, and the creamy texture that makes this soup truly irresistible.

This recipe is not only delicious but also versatile, fitting seamlessly into various meal occasions, whether as a starter, a light snack, or a satisfying antipasto. The combination of tender carrots, crisp celery, and vibrant bell peppers adds a burst of color and nutrition, while the toasted slivered almonds provide a delightful crunch that elevates the dish. Plus, the use of half-and-half gives it that luxurious creaminess that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Perfect for chilly evenings or as a comforting lunch option, this soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the aroma of this Classic Creamy Wild Rice Soup fill your home. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded
  • cup celery stalks sliced
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • cup half and half 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 14 oz vegetable stock canned
  • 1.8 cups water 
  • 0.5 cup rice wild uncooked

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook wild rice in 1 1/4 cups of the water as directed on package.
  2. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender.
  4. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Stir in wild rice, remaining 1/2 cup water and the broth.
  5. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  7. Heat just until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein10.52%
Fat50.46%
Carbs39.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.17
Glycemic Load
10.07
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.971304452938%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
7.04mg
Luteolin
0.96mg
Isorhamnetin
0.99mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.46mg
Quercetin
3.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.61kcal
12.08%
Fat:14.02g
21.56%
Saturated Fat:4.68g
29.23%
Carbohydrates:24.39g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:21.04g
7.65%
Sugar:5.34g
5.93%
Cholesterol:16.94mg
5.65%
Sodium:665.6mg
28.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.58g
13.15%
Vitamin A:3081.62IU
61.63%
Vitamin K:59.09µg
56.27%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.22%
Vitamin C:18.98mg
23.01%
Phosphorus:174.89mg
17.49%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.62%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.04%
Magnesium:63.11mg
15.78%
Fiber:3.34g
13.38%
Folate:46.92µg
11.73%
Copper:0.22mg
10.85%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.29%
Calcium:101.56mg
10.16%
Potassium:353.06mg
10.09%
Vitamin B3:1.98mg
9.89%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.36%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.65%
Iron:1.17mg
6.52%
Selenium:4µg
5.71%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.02%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%