WILD RICE SOUP II

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Hearty and full of flavor, a meal in itself.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1 (6 ounce) package uncooked wild rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded American cheese

Steps:

Rinse and sort lentils, discarding any debris or blemished lentils.
Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 hour, covered. Drain and rinse lentils.
Using a medium saucepan cook rice according to package directions.
In a medium stock pot add lentils, cooked rice, vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, milk and American cheese. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 620.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g