Wild Rice Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup boneless chicken breast half, cooked and diced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• melt the butter or margarine in a large pot over medium heat. add the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent and carrots start to get tender.
• add the rice and stir to coat. then add the chicken stock and the bay leaf. reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• add the heavy cream and puree 2 cups of the soup in a blender or food processor. return this to the pot and add the chicken. stir well and allow to heat through. season with salt and pepper to taste.