"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
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> Byerly's is a high-end local grocery chain. Complete with
> chandeliers, last time I shopped at one. They sell this soup fresh at
> their stores, and frozen in many other stores. It's GOOD! Especially
> on extremely cold days like many of us are experiencing now.
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Byerly's Wild Rice Soup
>
> Recipe By :Byerly's
> Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Cookies/Bars
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 6 tablespoons butter
> 1 tablespoon minced onion
> 1/2 cup flour
> 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
> 2 cups cooked wild rice -- (1/2 cup raw)
> 1/2 cup carrots -- finely grated
> 1/3 cup minced ham
> 3 tablespoons slivered almonds -- chopped
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 8 ounces half and half
> 2 tablespoons dry sherry -- optional
>
> In large saucepan, melt butter; satué onion until tender. Blend in
> flour; gradually add broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture
> comes to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, carrots, ham,
> almonds and salt; simmer about 5 minutes. Blend in half-and-half and
> sherry; heat to serving temperature.
>
> Garnish with snipped parsley or chives.
>
>
I've had this recipe in my collection for quite some time. I agree it's
very nice! Unfortunately, I can't find wild rice here in SC. Not even the
overly expensive tiny boxed stuff! I'm not supposed to eat it anymore,
anyway. Damn, I miss wild rice soup!

Jill