3/4 c. butter or margaine, divided
1 lg. onion
3 c. finely chopped celery with leaves
1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced, fresh mushrooms
1/4 c. all-purpose four
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2-1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. half & half
1-3/4 c. cooked long-grain & wild rice mix
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook, stirring constantly until tender. Add chopped celery and mushrooms; cook until tender. Set aside. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in Dutch oven. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk and half & half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in vegetables and rice; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
A Taste of Virginia Cookbook