Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This is one of my favorite soups to make during the colder months. It is very yummy and has several "Micah friendly" steps. When we are working in the kitchen together, he has started calling us Big Chef and Little Chef. So cute. He is hoping that Santa Claus will bring him a kitchen like the one Ansley and Nathan have. How could Santa resist? Personally, I think Micah's chances are pretty good. :)

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

3 cups cooked wild rice (the real deal rice that requires 50 minutes of cooking)

2 cups cooked chicken

1 cup cubed cooked ham

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup sliced celery

1 quart Half & Half (I usually use fat-free)

3 cubed cooked potatoes

3 cans chicken broth

1 medium onion chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons melted butter

Combine all ingredients, except flour and butter, in large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated (30-40 minutes). In a small bowl, stir together flour and melted butter. Stir into hot soup and continue cooking 8-10 minutes until thickened.