Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.
2. Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.