The four typical dishes of Minnesota

Here are four typical dishes from Minnesota. Let’s go! 

  1. Hotdish 

 It is the most representative dish of the whole state. It is a Midwest-style casserole, usually made with ground beef or turkey, vegetables (peas, corn, and carrots), cream soup (mushroom or chicken), and “tater tots” or pasta on top.

2. Wild Rice Soup 

 It is a traditional soup from Minnesota. It is made with wild rice, a grain native to the region. It also includes other ingredients like chicken or turkey, cream, celery, onion, carrots, and even some herbs.

3. Wild Rice Hotdish 

 It is a variation of the traditional hotdish, but this one is made with wild rice. Compared to the regular hotdish, it has a more earthy and aromatic flavor, because it includes mushrooms, sliced almonds, cream, and chicken or vegetable broth.

4. Turkey Wild Rice Soup 

 It is an evolution of the classic wild rice soup, using turkey that is usually left over from Thanksgiving. It combines rice, broth, and vegetables, which makes it a very nutritious dish.