Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Name: Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice; 1-1/2 cups water; 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

I think mushrooms often get used only as a seasoning or added flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the main part of a meal. This recipe uses a large quantity of mushrooms and the result is delicious. Even though this contains some dairy, it freezes quite well! —Wendy Campbell, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1-1/2 cups water
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine wild rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40-45 minutes.
In a large saucepan, cook and stir sausage over medium heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan.
Mix flour and 1/2 cup broth until smooth. In same pan, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion and mushrooms until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add remaining broth; gradually stir in flour mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add milk, pepper, rice and sausage; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 157 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Wild Rice Mushroom Soup in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2017