HEARTY CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP

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Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's like having a bowlful of comfort. -Shelisa Terry, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted
3 cups 2% milk
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
2 cups frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese

Steps:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions using a Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.