Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This is one of the soups we served at our Relief Society Christmas Party. 2009
Joy in the Journey

4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrot, I diced mine
3 cups milk
6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (cooked in crock pot with water and bullion)

Toppings: Shredded Cheddar Cheese, chives

In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and the wild rice. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover ,and simmer for 50 min. or until rice is soft. Stir in the diced onion and shredded carrots; simmer for 5-10 min. longer or until tender.

In a small bowl. whisk together the milk, four, and pepper. Stir the milk mixture into the rice mixture, and cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently. Add chicken and heat through but do not boil. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese and chives.