Byerly's is a high-end local grocery chain. Complete with
chandeliers, last time I shopped at one. They sell this soup fresh at
their stores, and frozen in many other stores. It's GOOD! Especially
on extremely cold days like many of us are experiencing now.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Byerly's Wild Rice Soup

Recipe By :Byerly's
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies/Bars

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice -- (1/2 cup raw)
1/2 cup carrots -- finely grated
1/3 cup minced ham
3 tablespoons slivered almonds -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces half and half
2 tablespoons dry sherry -- optional

In large saucepan, melt butter; satué onion until tender. Blend in
flour; gradually add broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture
comes to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, carrots, ham,
almonds and salt; simmer about 5 minutes. Blend in half-and-half and
sherry; heat to serving temperature.

Garnish with snipped parsley or chives.

Cuisine:
"American - Midwest"
Yield:
"6 cups"

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