Wild Rice Soup

I am not a huge soup person. Neither is my husband, but we both liked this creamy, hearty soup. it sure hits the spot when it's cold outside. AND it's super easy and fast. Serve with warm bread and let me know what you think! Serves 4-6.

Wild Rice Soup

6 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp minced onion
1/2 c flour
3 c chicken broth
2 c wild rice, cooked
1/3 c ham, minced
1/2 c carrots, finely grated
3 Tbsp almonds, slivered
1/2 tsp salt
1 c half & half (although I used whole milk and it turned out just fine)
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: minced parsley or chives

Melt butter in a 4 or 6 quart saucepan over medium to medium-low heat (closer to medium); add onion and saute until tender. Blend in flour, cooking until bubbly. Add broth, cooking mixture until it comes to a boil. Boil 1 minutes. Stir in rice, ham, carrots, almonds, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Blend in half & half. Heat to serving temperature. Salt and Pepper to taste, if desired. Garnish with parsley or chives.