[Macky]

Originally Posted by Johns_Gal

Spirited Duo, could you post your wild rice soup recipe when you get a chance? I think DH would love it.

Wild Rice Soup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 leeks, white and light green parts, finely diced (about 2.5 cups)
2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts chicken broth
3/4 cups wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt (do not add until final steps as you might not need it at all depending on the chicken broth you use)
3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
3 tablespoons dry sherry (or I've used dry red wine)
1/4 cup minced chives (do not omit, this finishes the flavours, use dried if you don't have fresh)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, imho)

In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the carrots, leeks and celery until softened, roughly five minutes.

Reduce heat to low, add the flour and stir well. Cook for about three minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the broth gradually and stir well so as to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.

Add the wild rice and salt (if using). Continue simmering until the rice is tender, but still a little chewy, about 45 minutes.

Stir in the cream and sherry (or wine). Add salt if needed. Serve garnished with chives (must) and parsley (optional).

Enjoy! Robin