NORTH WOODS WILD RICE SOUP

NORTH WOODS WILD RICE SOUP image

Categories Chicken

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, diced (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, diced (1 cup)
1 cup diced smoked turkey (6 ounces)
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper (I used more)
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) - I used more
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat-free milk
1/3 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen sweet peas, thawed
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired (didn't use)

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Place onion, celery, carrots, turkey, wild rice, tarragon and pepper in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour broth over top. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until wild rice and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas last 15 minutes of cooking. Mix milk and flour; stir into soup. Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until thickened.