Byerly's Ham & Wild Rice Soup - Recipe

view recipe online: https://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--139466/byerlys-ham-amp-wild-rice-soup.asp

Directions

Melt butter and sautÃ© onion until tender. Blend in flour; gradually stir in broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir one minute. Stir in wild rice, ham, carrots, almonds and salt. Simmer about five minutes. Blend in half-and-half and sherry. Heat to serving temperature.

VARIATION: Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Reduce chicken broth to 2 1/2 cups. Substitute 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken for ham. Omit salt. Substitute 1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk for half-and-half.

Ingredients
-		6 tablespoons butter
-		1 tablespoon minced onion
-		3 cups chicken broth
-		2 cups cooked wild rice
-		2 cups diced ham
-		1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
-		3 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
-		1/2 teaspoon Salt
-		1 cup half-and-half
-		2 tablespoons dry sherry