Northwoods Wild Rice Soup

Another great new soup recipe to add to my collection.  This recipe came from my neighbor Lauren.  This is a hearty and flavorful soup as well.  I love making soups this time of year!

Northwoods Wild Rice Soup

3 cups cooked wild rice (Uncle Ben's Original Wild Rice pouch--prepared with seasoning packet.)
2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, cubed 1-inch
8 ounces (1 cup) cooked ham, cubed 1/2-inch
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks (1 cup) celery, sliced 1/2-inch
1 quart (4 cups) half & half
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Combine all ingredients except flour and butter in large saucepan.  

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (15 to 20 minutes). 

Stir together flour and butter in small bowl; stir into hot soup. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thickened (5 to 8 minutes). Serve warm. Great in bread bowls!