LIGHT CHICKEN-WILD RICE SOUP

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Starting with a seasoned rice mix, this creamy soup for six can be ready to ladle in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 box (6.2 oz) quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet)
2 cans (14 oz each) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium
4 cups fat-free (skim) milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons diced pimientos
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel; crumble and set aside.
  • In nonstick Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan, mix chicken, rice with contents of seasoning packet and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake 1 cup of the milk and the flour until well blended.
  • Add flour mixture, remaining 3 cups milk, the bacon, pimientos and sherry to rice mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until soup is bubbly and thickened and chicken is no longer pink in center. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 8 g

Alex Matsuo
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I love making this soup in the crock pot. It's so easy to just throw all the ingredients in the crock pot in the morning and then dinner is ready when I get home from work.


Matthew Doxie
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of cooked chicken in the fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very affordable meal.


MD Aftabul Islim
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I've never been a fan of wild rice, but this soup changed my mind. The wild rice adds a really nice texture and flavor to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


puja puja
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This soup is okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I think it needs more flavor. I might try adding some more spices next time.


Hom Nath Sharma
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The soup was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Asier Yosief
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This soup is so good! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the creamy texture and the wild rice adds a nice nutty flavor.


America Smith
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I was looking for a light and healthy soup recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was really easy to make and the flavor was great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Peter Glory
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Gaming Foisal FN 444
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I've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it, and it's so easy to make. I usually add some extra chicken and rice, and it always turns out perfect.


Tiondi Simon
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make, and the ingredients are pretty standard. I added a few extra vegetables to mine, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great!