Wild Rice Soup V

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 3 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup sweet vermouth

Directions

In a medium saucepan, boil rice in water 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until translucent. Stir in flour all at once to form a roux. Stir in broth, a little at a time, and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in carrots, ham, milk, parsley and reserved rice. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in vermouth and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.