Turkey Oriental Soup

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup uncooked rice
 * 7 cups turkey or chicken broth
 * 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey
 * 1 cup diagonally sliced celery
 * 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
 * 1 14-ounce can fancy mixed Chinese vegetables, drained and rinsed
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons sherry
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions
Combine rice and broth in 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Add turkey, celery and carrots. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables and green onions.

Blend soy sauce and sherry with cornstarch; add to broth. Simmer until soup is clear and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Ladle into soup bowls.