CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

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Using leftover chicken breasts and leftover packaged wild rice dinner, plus a few additions makes a great soup! Pretty if garnished with some finely shredded carrots sprinkled on top along with a pretty sprig of parsley.

Provided by Mary Cox

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking wild rice and chicken flavor mix
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
3 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen pearl onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
  • In a large pot, combine 1 1/2 cups prepared rice mix, cooked chicken, broth, onions, mushrooms, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • For a thicker soup, stir in half-and-half and cook 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1456.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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