Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
"My daughter relies on a boxed rice mix to get a head start on this rich and colorful soup," reports Janet Sawyer from Dysart, Iowa. "She likes to serve it to friends after football games in autumn, but it's a favorite with our family anytime of year."

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) chicken and wild rice mix
  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, contents of seasoning packet and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in the broccoli, carrot and onion. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 178 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.