Creamy Sausage and Wild Rice Soup
This hearty sausage and wild rice soup is rich, creamy, and packed with savory vegetables, tender potatoes, and rustic grains. Perfect for cozy nights or make-ahead lunches!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g 6 sausages, any flavor
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 liter 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 100 g 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 375 ml 1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown sausage in oil; transfer to plate.
- Cook onion, celery, and carrot 10 min; add garlic and thyme.
- Stir in flour to make paste; cook 2 min.
- Gradually add stock, bay leaves, rice, and sausage. Simmer 30 min.
- Add potatoes; cook 15 min.
- Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Sausage Options: Use your favorite—mild Italian, spicy, chicken apple, or even plant-based sausage.
- Wild Rice Tip: If using a blend with white rice, reduce simmer time slightly to avoid overcooking.
- Cream Substitute: Use evaporated milk for a lighter version.
- Make-Ahead: Soup thickens as it sits. Add a splash of broth when reheating.