Cheesy Ham and Rice Soup

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 12 serving(s) 🏷 Ham

This rich and creamy soup combines tender ham with a mix of wild and brown rice in a velvety cheese sauce. Vegetables are sauteed to build flavour before being stirred into the cheesy base. It is a filling and comforting dish that comes together quickly, making it ideal for a family meal. The optional almonds add a pleasant crunch on top.

Cheesy Ham and Rice Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 4 medium carrots, shredded
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 4 cups cooked wild rice
  • 3 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 2/3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 8 cups water
  • slivered almonds (optional)

Method

  1. Saute the chopped celery and onion in butter within a saucepan until they become tender.
  2. Introduce the shredded carrots and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Place the flour, salt and pepper together in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
  4. Pour in the half and half cream gradually, stirring continuously.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook while stirring for 2 minutes or until it thickens.
  6. Take the pot off the heat and mix in the cubed Velveeta cheese until it melts fully.
  7. Add the cooked wild rice, cubed ham, cooked brown rice, chicken bouillon granules, the celery mixture and water to the pot.
  8. Bring the soup back to a boil.
  9. Top with slivered almonds before serving, if you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium847600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryHam
AuthorTishT