Brown Rice Soup

This recipe is something I like to make when I have leftover rice from the previous day. Combining it with a fresh loaf of homemade bread makes it a simple yet healthy meal.

Ingredients:

2 T butter

1/4 c. flour

4 c. chicken broth

2 c. cooked brown rice

2 carrots, grated or finely chopped

2 stalks finely chopped celery

1 t. salt

1 c. milk or half and half

1/2 t. turmeric

1/2 t. pepper

1 bay leaf

parsley or green onion, chopped

To Prepare:

1. Melt butter in a large pot on medium heat.

2. Stir in flour while slowly adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time.

3. Continue to cook while stirring until slightly thickened.

4. Add rice, carrots, celery, salt, and spices.

5. Simmer 5 minutes.

6. Blend in milk or cream and remove bay leaf.

7. Garnish with parsley or green onion and serve warm with fresh-baked whole wheat bread.