Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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The boyfriend loves creamy chicken-rice soups, and this is my effort to that end. I like the addition of sherry and a dash of curry powder and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken (and presumably turkey). This soup will thicken up overnight; it can be thinned with more chicken stock without losing flavor; adjust salt and pepper to taste. Almonds are optional but add an interesting crunch; this soup is also

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Steps

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Saute onion , celery and carrots in a large sauce pan for 5 minutes.

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Add mushrooms and saute another 5 minutes.

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Add flour and stir well.

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Gradually pour in chicken stock , stirring constantly.

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Bring just to boil , reduce heat and bring to simmer.

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Add wild rice , chicken , salt , curry powder , parsley , black pepper , almonds and sherry.

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Allow to heat through , then pour in half-and-half.

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Simmer soup for 1 to 2 hours- do not boil.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, celery, carrot, fresh mushrooms, flour, chicken stock, wild rice, boneless skinless chicken breast, salt, curry powder, dried parsley, black pepper, slivered almonds, sherry wine, half-and-half