QUICK CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP

Quick Chicken and Wild Rice Soup image

"Because this warming soup takes advantage of several convenience items, it's very quick to make," assures Gayle Holdman from Highland, Utah. "It's perfect for casual entertaining, because you can keep it warm in the slow cooker. The pot is always scraped clean."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5-2/3 cups water
1 package (4.3 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 envelope chicken noodle soup mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water, rice with contents of seasoning packet and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the celery, carrot and onion. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken soup and chicken. Cook 8 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.