3 oz. wild rice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1/2 med. onion, diced
1 lg. stalk celery, diced
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
Pepper to taste
1 can chicken broth
1 1/2 soup cans milk OR 1 can milk and 1/2 can white wine
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms (or) fresh (see recipe)
1/8 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning

Bring 1 3/4 cups water to boil. Add washed rice and salt. Cover and cook over low heat 35-45 minutes. Fry bacon - remove. Saute onion and celery in fat. Drain. Drain mushrooms and dice or use fresh mushrooms, diced and sauteed. Combine all. Simmer 20 minutes or longer. Reheating improves flavor.