curried wild rice soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2/3 cup dry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
• heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. saute onion until golden brown; add mushrooms and celery. cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• reduce heat to low; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. gradually add broth; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
• reduce heat to low and add cooked rice, half and half, , salt, white pepper, curry powder, dry mustard, paprika and chervil. simmer until heated through. serve hot and garnish with parsley.