Wild Rice Soup V

A rich tasting blend of wild rice, ham, vegetables, chicken broth and a touch of sweet Vermouth. Serve with a fruit salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 3 cups cubed cooked ham
• ¼ cup sweet vermouth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, boil rice in water 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until translucent. Stir in flour all at once to form a roux. Stir in broth, a little at a time, and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in carrots, ham, milk, parsley and reserved rice. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in vermouth and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.