Our family loves this soup on a cold night. If you prefer something a little less rich, replace the half-and-half with milk.
—BARBARA SCHMID CAVALIER, ND
PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 1 1/4 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS (2 3/4 QUARTS)
1 cup uncooked wild rice
7 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups half-and-half cream
1. In a large saucepan, bring the rice and 3 cups broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.
2. In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the turkey, cream and cooked rice; heat through (do not boil).