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Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups half-and-half or light cream
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until melted.
2. Add carrot, onion, and celery and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and wild rice and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Add chicken and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. In a bowl combine flour and 2 tablespoons softened butter to make a smooth paste.
6. Stir the flour mixture into rice mixture.
7. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
8. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
9. Add half-and-half and cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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