Wild Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. flour (more is optional)
6 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry chervil (optional)
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 c. half and half
2/3 c. dry sherry (optional)
chopped parsley/chives (on top)

Preparation

In heavy kettle, melt butter. Add onion and celery.
Cook 5 minutes until golden.
Add mustard.
Mix flour in, gradually add broth, stirring constantly, 5 to 8 minutes until slightly thick. Add spices, rice and mushrooms.
Reduce to low and add half and half. Simmer.