Silky And Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup wild rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• thoroughly rinse wild rice. in a saucepan bring to a boil wild rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and water. reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
• melt butter, add onions and celery. cover and cook gently for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender (avoid browning vegetables). stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and flour. remove from heat and add milk, stirring until flour is well blended.
• return to low heat. cook, stirring constantly, until soup thickens. add the cooked wild rice and simmer a few minutes to blend flavor. serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.