Chicken or Turkey Wild Rice Soup

from the kitchen of Jennifer Gunnell

2 c carrots,chopped
1/2 c celery, diced
1 onion, diced
1 c water
2 chicken boullion cubes dissolved in 1/4 c hot water
1 can chicken broth
3/4 c butter
3/4 c flour
1 pt half and half
2 c milk
2 c cooked and cubed chicken or turkey
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1 pkg 6.2 oz Uncle Bens Wild Rice- prepared as directed on box

Cook rice according to directions on box and set aside.  In med size pan, bring all vegetables and 1 c water to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.  Add chicken broth and boullion cubes dissolved in water.  In a large pot, melt butter, slowly mix in flour.  Slowly add half and half stirring until thick.  Add milk slowly, stirring until thick.  Add vegetable mixture, add chicken or turkey, then add rice and salt and pepper.  May need to add more milk if it is too thick.
Very creamy and good!