Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 2 cups
• All - purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, diced
• Celery - 2 stalks, diced
• Carrots - 2, diced
• Chicken broth - 4 cups
• Wild rice - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
6. Add the cooked wild rice and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the flavors are well combined.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.