How to Make Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Wild rice is a whole-grain and a healthier option than white rice. This soup is hearty and perfect on a cold winter day.
20 min prep time
9servings
about 1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Melt the margarine in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until clear. Add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, water, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
- In a small cup, mix together the corn starch and 1 Tbsp. cold water. Add the mixture to the soup.
- Bring to a boil and stir in the rice.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and stir well.
Nutrition facts
9 Servings
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Serving Size
about 1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
130
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
2g
3%-
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
25mg
8% -
Sodium
395mg
17% -
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
2g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
14g
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Potassium
360mg
8%
Ingredients
margarine (trans-fat-free)
2
medium onion (diced)
1
carrot(s) (diced)
2
celery (diced)
2 stalks
white (button) mushrooms (diced)
1 cup
low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, reduced-sodium)
44 oz
water
1 cup
dried thyme (dried)
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
salt (optional)
1/4 tsp
Cornstarch
1 tbsp
cold water
1 tbsp
wild rice
1 cup
cooked chicken (diced)
2 cup