Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

• chicken broth↗3 cups
• wild rice↗1⁄3 cup
• sliced green onion1⁄2 cup
• half-and-half or 1 cup light cream↗1 cup
• all-purpose flour↗2 tablespoons
• snipped fresh thyme1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• sliced fresh mushrooms1⁄2 cup
• dry sherry↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth and uncooked wild rice.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and gently simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in green onions and cook an additional 5 - 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.

5. 5

   Combine half and half or 1 cup light cream, flour, thyme and pepper.

6. 6

   Stir into the rice mixture along with the mushrooms.

7. 7

   Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

8. 8

   Cook and stir for one minute more.

9. 9

   Stir in sherry and heat through.

10. 10

    Test for seasonings. Add a little more sherry if desired.

11. 11

    Serve in heated bowls.

12. 12

    Note: You can use 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme if you don't have fresh thyme.