Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

 Ingredients:

5 Tblsp. butter

3 celery ribs, diced

2 carrots, diced

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp. thyme

2 Tblsp. chicken and butter rub seasoning (if available)

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup flour

1 cup wild rice

8 cups chicken stock or broth

2 cups water

4 cups roasted rotisserie chicken, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

Preparation:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.

2. Add vegetables and seasoning. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft.

3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until evenly coated and browned, about 3 minutes.

4. Add wild rice to the saucepan, and stir in the stock and water.

5. Bring to a boil, then simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

6. Add the chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the wild rice is tender. This could take another 15 minutes or more.

7. Stir in the cream, and add additional seasoning, if necessary.