Beefy Wild Rice Soup

Name: Beefy Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 6 cups water, divided; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 cup uncooked wild rice; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially this one. My family loves it. —Marilyn Chesbrough, Wautoma, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 cups water, divided
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and Italian seasoning over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add 2 cups water, onions, celery, rice, bouillon, pepper and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the soup, mushrooms and remaining water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 166 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially this one. My family loves it. —Marilyn Chesbrough, Wautoma, Wisconsin

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