Cheesy Ham ’n’ Rice Soup
Source of Recipe
tasteofhome.com
List of Ingredients
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 medium carrots, shredded
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
8 cups water
Slivered almonds, optional Recipe
In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in the wild rice, ham, brown rice, bouillon, celery mixture and water. Return to a boil. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
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