Parmesan, Mushroom, and Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter salted

1/2

onion

stalks celery

and 1/2 cup carrots

package baby bella mushrooms

1/4 cup

whole wheat white flour

4 cups

chicken stock homemade or low sodium preferred

1/2 cup

black rice

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

and 1/2 tsp kosher or pink himalayan salt

1/4 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

whole grain mustard

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 cup

milk for a creamier soup use 1/2 cup heavy cream

and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese