Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

 I got this recipe from my sister, Joan.  She says it is a favorite at their house and I can see why.  It is really delicious!

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

1 16 oz. package Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice

42 oz. chicken stock

1 onion, chopped

2-3 carrots, chopped

3-4 ribs celery, chopped

1 box fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. pepper

2 cups half and half

4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cook rice according to package instructions.  Put stock in a large soup pot.  Add the vegetables and cook until tender.  In a saucepan, melt the butter.  Add the flour and cook for several minutes.  Add the cream and cook and stir until thickened.  Add the salt and pepper.  Put the white sauce in the soup pot and stir until well blended and thickened.  Add the bacon and serve.