WILD RICE SOUP I

Wild Rice Soup I image

This soup has a bit of a nutty flavor. It is always a hit.

Provided by Auntylene

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

⅓ cup wild rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
½ cup margarine
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Rinse rice; drain. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, oil, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook onion, celery, and carrots in butter until vegetables are almost tender. Blend in flour, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and undrained rice, bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
Stir in cream, rosemary, and salt. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 747.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g