CAULIFLOWER AND WILD RICE SOUP

Cauliflower and Wild Rice Soup image

This recipe is versatile because it makes a fine complement to a main meal, or it can be a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cauliflower florets, cooked
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir to coat well. Gradually add chicken broth. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in wild rice, cauliflower and cream until well blended. Cook gently until heated through; do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.