Shrimp n' Rice Soup


    4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
    1/4 c. sliced green onion
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 tbsp. butter or margarine
    4 c. chicken broth
    3/4 c. dry white wine
    1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
    Dash fresh ground pepper
    1/2 c. long grain rice
    2 tbsp. cornstarch
    12 oz. fresh or frozen shelled shrimp
    2 tbsp. lemon juice
    2 tbsp. snipped parsley


    In a saucepan cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in broth, wine, pepper and thyme. Bring to boiling; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend 2 tbsp. cold water into cornstarch; stir into hot broth mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in shrimp & lemon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp are done. Stir in parsley.
     Serves 6.

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