Creamy Dried Morel Soup (Bisque)

Name: Creamy Dried Morel Soup (Bisque)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup rice (long grain or medium grain ); 8 oz 1 medium onion diced small; 4 oz 2 ribs celery, diced small; ½ cup sherry or brandy; 1 oz dried morel mushrooms; Kosher salt (to taste); Ground white pepper (to taste); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; Sliced chives or wild onion tops (for garnishing, optional)