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Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

3/4 c. wild rice, rinsed
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 c. water
Salt to taste
1 med. onion, diced
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. chicken broth (hot)
2 c. half & half or whole milk
3/4 c. cooked chicken, diced
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. rosemary
Parsley flakes

Saute rice in vegetable oil. Add water and salt to taste. Cook rice until 3/4 done. Drain. Saute onions and celery in butter until the onion is transparent. Turn heat down. Mix flour in thoroughly and cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not brown. Using wire whisk, blend in hot chicken broth. Cook, allowing it to thicken slightly. Add half & half/whole milk, blending thoroughly. Add rice, chicken, salt, pepper and rosemary. Simmer 20 minutes. Garnish
with parsley.

Variations: Could use ham or turkey instead of chicken.

posted by Kate @ 9:01 AM