Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage
Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage is luxuriously rich, blending tender wild rice with savory sausage and sweet onion in a silky, cheesy broth. The combination of condensed potato and chicken soups adds body and nostalgic comfort, while processed cheese melts into a velvety finish. Serve it on a chilly evening or for a cozy weekend dinner when you want something warm and deeply satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium skillet, cook the Italian sausage and onions until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain and set aside. In a small saucepan, cook the wild rice with 2 cups of water until tender; set aside.
- 2
In a stockpot, add the cooked sausage and onions, rice, potato and chicken soups, milk, and evaporated milk. Cook over low heat until warmed through. Stir in the processed cheese and continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted.
- Calories 370.69 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 19.09 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 23.53 g 9%
- Total Fat 21.64 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 11.42 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.17 mg High 21%
- Sodium 867.22 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 362.29 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 299.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 135.48 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.84 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage is an American dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Cubes, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Potato Soup, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 370.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Cubes, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Potato Soup, Evaporated Milk, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage healthy?
- Creamy Wild Rice and Cheese Soup with Italian Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 370.69 calories and 19.09 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 867.22 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.42 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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