Minnesota Grown Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
Dried soup mix: Minnesota-grown wild rice, barley, yellow peas, green peas, and the following air dried vegetables: onions, carrots, whole kernel sweet corn, celery, green beans, green and white leeks, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
*Find it in our Bulk section at Wedge Lyndale!*
Preparation
Basic recipe
- Use 1 part soup mix and 8 parts water, vegetable broth, or chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil.
- Then cover and simmer 45-60 minutes.
- Add water as necessary.
Ideas
- For a side dish, you may want to cook a bit longer and then drain or steam off excess water.
- Experiment with seasonings such as garlic, basil, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Try adding tomato puree or condensed mushroom soup.
- Often made with diced chicken, beef, or ham.
Freezes well — Prepared soup may be frozen and then reheated.
Yield — One cup of dry soup mix weighs almost 1/3 pound and makes about 8 cups of soup.
Storage — Best if used within 12 months of purchase. Store tightly sealed in a dry location away from sunlight.