Cheese & Potato Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. wild rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 lb. bacon, cut in pieces
- 1/4 c. onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 cans (10 3/4 oz.) cream of potato soup
- 1 qt. milk
- 2 1/2 c. grated cheese - Colby, Longhorn or American
Directions:
Simmer rice and water in covered saucepan until rice is fluffed and tender. Fry bacon and optional onion, drain on paper towel. Dilute potato soup in large saucepan with 1/2 can water and 1/2 can milk. Stir into soup: 1 quart milk, bacon, (onion), cheese and rice. (Rice can be drained first or any remaining liquid can be put in with the rice.) Heat, stirring until cheese is melted. Note: Quantity of rice, bacon or cheese can be increased to suit your own taste.