Angelines Chicken Wild Rice Soup

4 cups water

4 Tbls chicken better than Boullion
1 tsp. garlic powder

3/4 pound baby carrots, sliced

3 stalks finely diced celery

1/2 an onion, finely diced

2 bags uncle bens instant wild rice

1 deli chicken, pull off and cube the meat

2 Tbls. parsley

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1-2 cups more water
2 cans coconut milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup

Salt and Pepper to taste

In a saucepan add water, bullion, garlic powder, onion, celery and carrots.  Bring to a boil.  While that is coming to a boil, open rice and microwave for 2 minutes, add rice to vegetables.  Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender.

In saucepan melt butter, add flour til smooth, then add about 1 cup more water, the coconut milk and cream of mushroom soup.  Stir til blended and immediately add to the pot.  Add the chicken and parsley last, season with salt and pepper and cook for at least 5 more minutes til it thickens.   More water may be added to desired consistency.