Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. wild rice, rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 c. water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 3 c. chicken broth (undiluted and hot)
  • 1 1/2 c. reserved rice stock
  • 2 c. half and half
  • 3/4 c. meat (ham, chicken or turkey)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • carrots (if desired)

Method

  • Saute rice in vegetable oil.
  • Add water and salt and cook until 3/4 done (about 35 to 40 minutes).
  • Drain; reserve stock. Saute onions, celery and carrot in butter in soup pot until onion is transparent.
  • Turn heat down and mix in flour thoroughly.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Do not brown.