Wild Rice Soup 1

1 c. sliced celery

1 c. coarsely shredded carrot

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper

1/4 c. Bisquick mix**

1/2 teas. salt

1/4 teas. pepper

1/4 teas. dried thyme leaves

1 c. water

10 1/2 c. condensed chicken broth

1 1/2 c. canned or frozen cooked wild rice

1 c. half and half**

1/3 c. slivered almonds,toasted**

1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley -- NOTES:To cut down on fat- *Omit butter **Use Heart Smart Bisquick Mix **

1 c. evaporated fat-free milk for 1/2 and 1/2 **decrease almonds to

3 T.