BEST WILD RICE SOUP EVER

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My husband LOVES this soup! I used to make only 6 servings, but now I always make 12 and it still usually only lasts an extra day! Take some time with this recipe -- it's worth it! I serve this hearty soup in bread bowls with a salad on the side.

Provided by JADETIGGER

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
⅔ cup diced cooked ham
1 cup finely shredded carrots
½ cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons pepper
1 ⅓ cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups half-and-half cream
¼ cup sherry
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic. Gradually blend in the flour. Cook and stir until onion is tender and flour is golden brown. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in ham, carrots, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix rice, half-and-half, and sherry into the soup, and continue cooking 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and chives, and cook another 30 minutes, until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 428.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g