Wild rice soup~

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsChicken broth
cupWild rice -- uncooked
½cupGreen onion -- sliced
½cupCarrot -- shredded
1cupLight cream or milk
2tablespoonsFlour
teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonDry sherry -- optional
Snipped parsley or chives

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine broth and rice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 - 50 minutes until tender. Stir in onions and carrot during last 5 minutes of cooking.

Combine cream, flour and pepper. Stir into rice mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. If desired, stir in sherry. Garnish with parsley or chives. Serves 6-8.

Per serving using light cream: Calories 171.3; fat 9.2g; cholesterol 28mg; carbohydrates 13.5g; dietary fiber 1.3g; protein 8.5g; sodium 807mg. Good source vitamin A.

Per serving using milk: Calories 118⅒; fat 2.9g; cholesterol 7mg; carbohydrates 13.9g; dietary fiber 1.3g; protein 8.8g; sodium 811mg.

Good source of vitamin A.

Home Cooking Magazine, April 95 Typed for you by Marjorie Scofield 5/14/95

Recipe By : Virginia C. Spooner, Tallahassee, FL From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 05-18-95 (159) Fido: Cooking