Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Name: Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1-1/4 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 6 tablespoons sliced green onions

Dried thyme and tarragon add much flavor to this hearty soup. Every time I make it, it receives many compliments.

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/4 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
6 tablespoons sliced green onions

Directions

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the chicken, mushrooms and onions in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add the prepared rice, broth, tarragon, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk until smooth; stir into rice mixture. Return to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 120 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Chicken and Wild Rice Soup in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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katlaydee3

May 9, 2014

Very good soup, I made it without the mushrooms as I don't like them. This would be good with a homemade crusty bread on a cold night.
cindiak

Sep 14, 2013

Delicious! I did leave out the mushrooms as DH does not care for them. Great for a cold day.
uglymama

Dec 30, 2012

made this soup and it is sooooooooooo goooooood.. I will be making it again and again...Love it.
crystallscott

Oct 15, 2011

I added a few things to make it my own and it is now a family fav. I would make it over and over.
jfeickert1

Apr 19, 2011

So easy and so good. I use left-over chicken and canned mushrooms.
kristinscotth

Apr 19, 2010

This has become one of my favorite soups. It's really delicious. Please try it.
kellie1504

Feb 17, 2010

Big hit at an office gathering! Everyone wanted the recipe!