Wild Rice And Chicken Soup

A most delicious soup, and if you add extra chicken, a very filling and satisfying meal. I can't help but add more rice, onions, etc., so I end up with a BIG pot of soup. I have never had anything but raves about this soup!

• Calories: 639 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
• 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• ½ cup wild rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the broth, water, and rice in a large soup pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until rice is tender.

Step 2

Saute onions in butter or margarine in a medium saucepan, over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and thick. Stir in cream. Cook for 6 minutes, or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Stir into broth.

Step 3

Add cubed chicken and pimientos. Heat through.