Ingredient Fish & Seafood Shellfish Shrimp Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel Soup 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review Bold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup recipe. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled, deveined medium shrimp 1 fennel bulb 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup thinly sliced leeks 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced ¾ cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water ¾ cup low-fat (1%) milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 sprig Fresh thyme sprigs Directions Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Halve the shrimp lengthwise. Rinse the shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Core and coarsely chop fennel bulb. If desired, set aside some of the fennel leaves for garnish. Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped fennel, leeks, and carrot; cook about 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in wild rice, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Add broth and the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 to 45 minutes or until the rice is tender. Whisk together milk and flour in a small bowl. Whisk the milk mixture into the soup along with chopped thyme. Cook and stir until the soup is thickened and bubbly. Stir the shrimp into the soup. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. Stir in sherry. If desired, garnish with the reserved fennel leaves and/or thyme sprigs. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 237 Calories 5g Fat 26g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 237 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 4g Protein 22g 44% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 128mg 43% Vitamin A 2134IU 43% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Folate 54mcg 14% Sodium 550mg 24% Calcium 137mg 11% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 81mg 19% Potassium 678mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.