Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Soup to slurp...

Baby, it's cold outside! Here is a delicious soup recipe to keep you warm. I used to buy this from my beloved grocery store in Minneapolis called Byerly's (think the Nordstrom's of grocery stores).
Enjoy this hearty soup for dinner tonight.


* Exported from MasterCook *

BYERLY'S WILD RICE SOUP

Recipe By :Byerly's
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup flour
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
1 quart wild rice, cooked
2/3 cup cooked ham -- diced
1 cup carrots -- finely shredded
3/8 cup almond slivers -- chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup dry sherry
snipped parsley or chives -- for garnish

Melt butter in saucepan; saute onion until tender. Blend in the flour; gradually stir in broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in wild rice, ham, carrots, almonds and salt; simmer about 5 minutes. Blend in half-and-half and sherry; heat to serving temperature. Garnish with parsley or chives.

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