*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Cream of Wild Rice Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     3/4  cup           onion -- chopped
     3/4  cup           celery -- chopped
     1/2  cup           green pepper -- chopped
   8      ounces        mushrooms
   2      tablespoons   flour
   3      cups          water
   1      package       long grain and wild rice mix
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
                        chicken, cooked -- optional

Melt butter or margarine in 4 quart pan.  Saute onion, celery and green pepper until tender
.  Add mushrooms, stir in flour, gaually add liquids. Mix well.  Add rice with spice packet
 and remaining seasonings, plus salt and pepper to taste.  Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 1 hour.
 Add meat, if desired.

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