Wild Rice and Greens Chowder

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 oz. country ham, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups chicken or beef broth
4 cups water
2 Tbsp. Premium Gold® Gluten Free Flour
4 cups whole milk or milk of your choice
2 oz. shredded cheese (Comte, Gruyere, Swiss)
1/2 tsp. each: salt & ground pepper
3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale, spinach, broccoli, or other greens
Directions:
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine oil, ham, onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly brown. Add rice, sauté for 2 minutes.Add broth and water. Simmer until rice is done, about 40 minutes.Mix flour with 2 cups milk, whisk well and add to soup. Add remaining milk and cook until soup thickens, about 15 minutes. Add cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add greens and simmer for 5 minutes.