WILD RICE SOUP

WILD RICE SOUP

Course :	Microwave
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	5

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	Margarine or butter
2	medium	Stalks celery -- sliced
1	medium	Carrot -- coarsely shredded
1	medium	Onion -- chopped
1	small	Green bell pepper -- chopped
3	tablespoons	All-purpose flour
1/4	teaspoon	Pepper
1 1/2	cups	Cooked wild rice
1	cup	Water
1	can	condensed -- Chicken broth
1	cup	Half-and-half
1/3	cup	Slivered almonds -- toasted
1/4	cup	Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Heat margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper in margarine about 4 minutes. Stir in flour and pepper. Stir in wild rice, water and chicken broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.Stir in half-and-half, almonds and parsley. Heat just until hot (do not boil).