WILD RICE SOUP V

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A rich tasting blend of wild rice, ham, vegetables, chicken broth and a touch of sweet Vermouth. Serve with a fruit salad.

Provided by Bette Wirth

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken broth
2 large carrots, shredded
3 cups cubed cooked ham
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup sweet vermouth

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, boil rice in water 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until translucent. Stir in flour all at once to form a roux. Stir in broth, a little at a time, and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in carrots, ham, milk, parsley and reserved rice. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in vermouth and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 906.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g