WILD RICE AND CHICKEN SOUP

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A most delicious soup, and if you add extra chicken, a very filling and satisfying meal. I can't help but add more rice, onions, etc., so I end up with a BIG pot of soup. I have never had anything but raves about this soup!

Provided by Glenda Baldwin

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups water
½ cup wild rice
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained

Steps:

Combine the broth, water, and rice in a large soup pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until rice is tender.
Saute onions in butter or margarine in a medium saucepan, over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and thick. Stir in cream. Cook for 6 minutes, or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Stir into broth.
Add cubed chicken and pimientos. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 185.9 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 1394.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g