Wild Rice and Chanterelle Soup

                                                                      
Quantities            Ingredients
1/4 c.
Uncooked wild rice (1/4 cup cooked)
1 lb.
Chanterelles (or other fresh mushrooms) cleaned and sliced
2 Tbsp.
Butter or margarine
3 Tbsp.
All-purpose flour
4 c.
Beef or chicken stock (preferably homemade) or vegetable broth
1 tsp.
Paprika
1 tsp.
Dijon-style mustard
2 Tbsp.
Armagnac or cognac
1/4 c.
Whipping cream

Preparation Procedures:

1. Partially cook wild rice (about 20 minutes) following one of the basic methods. Meanwhile put chanterelles into 3 to 4 quart heavy saucepan with butter and cook over high heat until mushroom juices have begun to evaporate (don’t cook until dry) and sprinkle with flour.

2. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is bubbly.

3. Gradually stir in stock and paprika. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in wild rice and cooking liquid, cover and simmer 25 minutes.

4. Whisk in mustard, armagnac and whipping cream. Correct seasoning if necessary.

Yield:   Serves 4 to 6