THRIFTY LIGHT RECIPE OF THE DAY

Each day we will be posting A Thrifty Light recipe from one of our readers. At the end of the month, one of you will win a $25.00  Gift Card. For all the details click here. Keep those thrifty and healthy recipe tips coming!!!

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Thanks to K’lyn for today’s Thrifty Light Recipe

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

1 lg. Onion
1 lg. Carrot shredded
1 Celery ribbed, chopped
1/4 c. Butter
1/2 c. Flour
8 c. Chicken Broth
3 c. Cooked wild rice
3 c. Cooked, cubed chicken breast
1 c. Milk or half & half
Salt & Pepper

Saute onion, carrot,  and celery in butter over med hi heat.  Stir in flour, gradually add broth.  Stir in rice, chicken s&p and bring to a boil.  Cook & stir 2 minutes until thick.  Stir in milk.  Cook 3-5 min. more.  Garnish with chives or parsley (if desired).