Sherried Wild Rice Soup
Photo: James Carrier
Notes: If making up to 1 day ahead, cover soup and bacon separately and chill airtight; to reheat soup, stir occasionally over medium-high heat until steaming.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, stir bacon frequently until crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings from pan or save for other uses.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, scrub and peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 3
3
In same pan, combine potatoes, rice, onion, 4 cups broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Step 4
4
Add remaining 2 cups broth, sherry, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over high heat, mashing any potato chunks against the side of the pan with a spoon. Reduce heat and simmer to blend flavors, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
5
Ladle soup into bowls. Top equally with cooked bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
1/4 pound bacon, diced
2 russet potatoes (about 1 lb. total)
1 cup wild rice
1 cup diced onion
6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme
1 cup dry sherry
1 cup whipping cream
Salt and pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, stir bacon frequently until crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings from pan or save for other uses.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, scrub and peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 3
3
In same pan, combine potatoes, rice, onion, 4 cups broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Step 4
4
Add remaining 2 cups broth, sherry, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over high heat, mashing any potato chunks against the side of the pan with a spoon. Reduce heat and simmer to blend flavors, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
5
Ladle soup into bowls. Top equally with cooked bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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