CREAM OF WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the rice in 1 tablespoonful of olive oil until colonels curl and pop.Stir often. Add 4 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain & reserve stock for later use. Set rice aside. ---------------------- over medium heat saute onion, carrot, and celery in 1/2 cup butter or margarin until onion is transparent. Reduce heat and add 1/2 cup flour. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. Add reserved rice broth and chicken stock. Allow to thicken slightly. Add 1/2 tsp salt and white pepper,rice,ham and the half & half. simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Enjoy