Turkey Wild Rice Soup

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, cubed
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 4 c chicken or turkey broth
• 2 c cooked wild rice
• 2 c half-and-half cream
• 2 c cubed cooked turkey
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.

Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly.

Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes 3 quarts.

From Taste of Home, December/January 2013