Favorite Wild Rice Soup

• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 5 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in wild rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until kernels are puffed open, 40-45 minutes.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion and celery until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in flour, pepper and remaining salt until blended; gradually stir in milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
3. Drain rice; add to soup. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

water, wild rice, salt, butter, onion, celery, allpurpose, freshly ground pepper, milk, chicken bouillon granules

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-wild-rice-soup/ (may not work)