Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

3 10-oz. cans chicken broth
2 C. water
1/2 C. uncooked wild rice
1/2 C. chopped green onions
1/2 C. margarine or butter
3/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 C. half and half milk
1-1/2 C. cubed, cooked turkey or chicken
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 Tbs. chopped pimento
2-3 Tbs. dry sherry (optional)

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth and water. Add wild rice and onions, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine; stir in flour, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in half and half, cook until slightly thickened. Slowly add flour mixture into rice mixture, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients. Heat gently, stirring frequently; do not boil.