Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

 Love, love, love this soup.  Probably one of my favorites.  It is so rich and filling and pure comfort food.  I made this for our Warm Hearts through Service evening.  For the full event, check it out here: http://constantgrowingamazement.blogspot.com/2013/11/service-to-warm-heart.html

 

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup


1 1/4 c.  chopped celery

1 1/4 c.  chopped carrots

1/2 medium yellow onion (about 1/2 cup)


Cool all the vegetables in water until tender, then drain.


3 1/2 c. chicken broth (I cook the vegetables in the chicken broth)

1 cup cooked wild rice ( I like the blends)

5 oz. or several chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

1/2 c. whipping cream

salt and pepper to taste. 

Mix 1/4 c. plus 2 T. of butter and
1/2 c. flour  together in a pan to brown the flour. Set aside.

Mix the chicken broth into the flour mixture. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer about 20-30 minutes. Delicious served even the next day.