Cream of Wild Rice Soup

Cream of Wild Rice Soup
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 large chopped carrot
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups cooked wild rice (2 cups uncooked)
• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup snipped chives
Directions
1 In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot and celery in butter until tender.
2 Stir in flour slowly and blend.
3 Gradually add broth.
4 Next, stir in chicken, rice, salt and pepper.
5 Bring to a boil over med. heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6 Lastly, blend in milk and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer.
7 Garnish with fresh diced chives.