Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

  Posted by Bethanie. This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Kathie. Original recipe from Maya Larson.

 

2 (11 oz) Pkg Green Giant Frozen Rice Originals Long Grain White and Wild Rice or 1 Pkg Uncle Ben's Wild Rice Mix

1/2 Small Onion, chopped

4 T Butter

1/3 C Flour

5 C Chicken Broth

1/4 t Salt

2 C Cooked Cubed Chicken or Turkey

1 1/2 C Half & Half

2 T Minced Parsley or Chives 

Cook rice according to package directions.  In medium saucepot saute onion in butter until tender; blend in flour & cook, stirring, for several minutes.  Turn off heat; gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.  Stir in rice, salt and chicken or turkey; simmer 5 minutes.  Blend in half & half; heat.  Garnish each serving with minced parsley or chives. 
Serves:  6 (Cannot be made in advance……..this makes a big batch.  Do not double unless necessary.)

 

So good!