Chicken Wild Rice Soup

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon 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 the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.