Creamy Ham and Rice Soup

Creamy Ham and Rice Soup Categories: Ham/Pork|Soups
Nb persons: 4
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Source: http://kitchensimplicity.com/creamy-ham-and-rice-soup/

    6 Tbsp.  butter
    1  green onion, chopped
    1 small  carrot, peeled and grated
    1/3 cup  flour
    3.5 cups  chicken broth, (2- 14oz cans)
    1 cup  finely chopped cooked ham
    2 cups  leftover cooked rice
    1 cup  half and half cream
      salt and pepper, to taste

In a medium size saucepan cook green onions and carrots in butter to soften. Add flour and stir until thoroughly combined with butter.
Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 min.
Add ham, rice, cream, salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not bring to a boil.

Serves: 4

* 3.5 cups water plus 2 bouillon cubes may be used in place of the chicken broth.

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