Turkey Wild Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
2 c. water
1/2 c. uncooked rice (wild or regular)
1/2 c. finely chopped green onions
1/2 c. margarine or butter
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. half and half (I use skim milk)
1 1/2 c. cubed, cooked turkey
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 Tbsp. chopped pimiento
2 or 3 Tbsp. dry sherry, if desired

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and water.
Add rice and onions.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Lightly spoon the flour into a measuring cup; level off.
In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine; stir in flour, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in half and half (milk); cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Slowly add milk mixture into rice mixture, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients.
Heat gently; do not boil.
Stir frequently.
Garnish with additional green onions and bacon.
Makes 8 servings.