Cheesy Wild Rice & Potato Soup
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky bacon and tender wild rice, this Cheesy Wild Rice & Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Easy to make and perfect for chilly nights, it’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cans cream of potato soup
- 2 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1 quart half and half (whole or 2% milk works fine too, it just produces a thinner soup that's not quite as rich, but still delicious)
- 1 box 6 oz Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice, prepared as directed
- Ready Rice packets work in a pinch!
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, cook bacon and onion together until browned. Drain well.
- Add the cream of potato soup, Velveeta cheese, half and half, and prepared wild rice.
- Cook on low, stirring often, until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is warmed through.
- Serve hot with your favorite bread for dunking.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Low and slow – Keep the heat low so the cheese melts smoothly and doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Shortcut swap – Don’t have time to cook the wild rice? Use a microwavable Ready Rice pouch for a quick fix.
- Extra creamy – Stir in a little shredded cheddar at the end for even more cheesy goodness.
- Texture boost – Top with extra crumbled bacon or fresh green onions for a finishing touch.
- Crusty bread or baguette – Perfect for soaking up every last drop.
- Fresh green salad – A crisp side balances the richness of the soup.
- Roasted veggies – Think Brussels sprouts, carrots, or broccoli.
Nutrition
Serving: 10gCalories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 18gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 817IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 0.3mg
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