Creamy Wild Rice Sausage Tomato Soup

Pamela Gelsomini, Miami, FL
2024 wild rice recipe contest finalist

1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
2 tbsp canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves
1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp each: salt and ground black pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups cooked wild rice
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups packed baby spinach leaves

In large saucepan, brown sausage in oil. Stir in onion, garlic, and sage; cook 6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook 3 minutes, breaking-up tomatoes. Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir frequently. Add cream and wild rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cheese, ¼ cup at a time. Add spinach before serving; stir until wilted.

Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council