| 1/2 pound | Bulk pork sausage |
| 1 | Medium onion, chopped |
| 2 stalks | Celery, chopped |
| 1/3 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 3 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 can | (14 ounces)wild rice or 2 cups cooked wild rice |
| 1 package | (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables or chopped broccoli, thawed |
| 2 cups | Shredded Cheddar cheese |
Cook and stir sausage, onion and celery in Dutch oven until pork is no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain fat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in wild rice and vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese, stirring just until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.