Ingredients: 3/4 cup wild rice (Lundberg is a good brand)
64 ounces chicken broth (I used about 6 - 7 cups to make the soup thicker)
1 ½ cup shredded carrots (I bought these already shredded)
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (I find that white mushrooms are the best)
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 T. Butter
1 - 2 T. Flour
1/4 t. salt (I added more for taste)
1/4 t. black pepper (I added quite a bit more)
1 cup whipping cream (you can also use milk)
2
cups cooked chopped chicken (I baked mine at 350 for about 15 - 20
minutes, put salt and pepper on it and a little chicken stock to make it
extra moist)
In a large pot combine rice, 5 cups broth, carrots,
celery, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35
- 40 minutes, until rice is tender, but still chewy. Add mushrooms for
the last 10 minutes.
In a small sauce pan, melt butter and add flour,
salt and pepper, let this boil for 30 seconds, then slowly add in the
remaining broth and boil for 1 - 2 minutes. Add cream or milk, then add
mixture to soup pot and stir in chopped chicken.
Makes 6 - 8 servings.
This soup is very flexible, you can add as much or as little of any of the vegetables listed.
You can sprinkle chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese on top to add more flavor and texture.