chicken bacon soup

This chicken bacon wild rice soup is my family's favorite recipe - so thick and creamy and full of chicken, bacon, and wild rice.

Chicken Bacon Wild Rice Soup

(10 3/4 chicken broth

water

rice,

green onions

margarine

all-purpose flour

salt

poultry seasoning

pepper

half and half

crisply

pimiento

dry sherry, if desired

In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth and water. Add wild rice and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30-45 minutes (or until rice is tender). Once the rice is cooked, there will be some additional broth &#8211; do not drain.

In a medium saucepan, melt margarine, stir in flour, salt, seasoning, and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

Gradually stir in half and half with the butter/flour mixture and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add this creamy mixture back into the saucepan with the rice/broth. Add remaining ingredients (chicken, bacon, pimiento, and sherry). Heat on low, stirring every once in a while, for at least a half an hour. Do not boil. The mixture will look thin, but the longer you heat the soup, the more the flavors marry and the more it will thicken. This soup is best served after gently heating for an extended period of time (even a few hours) or the next day! For extra flavor, add more poultry seasoning and/or bacon.

Yes, yes, yes!  MN girl here also, and no need to go to Byerly's when this recipe is (dare I say it?) BETTER than theirs!  My family loved it - definitely a keeper!  Thanks so much.

Ohhhh! I loved the look of this and the recipe name conjured up sentiments of warm, winter comfort food.  I was so excited about this and so wanted to love it.  But, I must ask, did you test this before posting?  Even with big flavors such as bacon, poultry seasoning and wild rice, this recipe had NO personality or flavor.  It tasted to me like old fashion breakfast gravy.  I'm so sorry to not give a good report because I thought the look and name were indicative of deliciousness.  :(

I agree Steph it was a bit bland when followed as the original directions dictated.  I added some minced garlic and red pepper flakes (and more salt and pepper).   The flavors did improve the longer it simmered.  Also, I used a roasted herb chicken for my "cubed or shredded" chicken to liven it up.  Next time I make it, I intend to use a small amount of fresh mushrooms in the recipe.  Served with toasty bread and a salad.  Family really liked.

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