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

Liliy Rozay
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This soup is the best chicken wild rice soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Rehan butt Butt sab
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This soup is a bit too salty for my taste. I would reduce the amount of salt by half next time.


Soma Soliman
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great way to have a hot, delicious meal ready when you get home from work.


Amogelang Senoge
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the wild rice and the carrots.


KING SOLOMON
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Kelvin Junior Actor
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I wasn't sure about the combination of chicken and wild rice, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go really well together.


Cesar Solomon
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This soup is very easy to make. I was able to make it in under an hour.


Denna Spradlin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


As production Asfand.x,
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


live banda
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so comforting and delicious.


Nakia Burris
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Heka kitoko Esther
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I made this soup for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a miracle.


Nikola Makunova
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


Hf Masum Billah
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shahzad Luckily
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Surendra Dhami
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I'm not a big fan of wild rice, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great and the soup was very filling.


Bigftw
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ryan Straborny
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cojuana Kenney
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.