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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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I don’t know about you, but here in northeastern PA, it’s downright FRIGID! With the temperatures dipping down into the teens (yes, that’s the HIGH temperature!), it seems to be the perfect time to try out some soup recipes.  I sifted through the pile and came up this recipe. 

The Recipe

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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1  cup  uncooked quick-cooking wild rice
Cooking spray
1  cup onion, chopped
2  cloves garlic, minced
3  cups  chicken broth
1 1/2  cups baking potato, peeled and cubed
3  cups  milk
1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
10  ounce  processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta)
2  cups boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1/2  tsp  fresh ground black pepper
1/4  tsp  salt
1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and potato; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until potato is tender.

Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk. Add the milk mixture to potato mixture; cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in rice, chicken, pepper, and salt. Garnish with parsley.

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We absolutely loved this soup!  It was very creamy and chocked full of goodness — I really liked the different textures in the soup.   Plus, it came together very quickly — BONUS!   I used the lower-fat versions of most of the ingredients (light cheese, 1% milk, low-sodium broth), added some carrots (because I love ’em) and roasted my chicken — the flavor was fantastic!  At first I doubted whether the soup would thicken nicely since I used 1% milk, but I was pleasantly surprised at the result.  Nice.  Thick.  Creamy.  Warmed me from my toes to my nose!

This is definitely a keeper in my book!  I’ll be making it again.  Very soon.

Here’s a look at our weather forecast this week….and, you thought I was exaggerating about the temperatures!

What’s your go-to dish on those bone chilling days?

Comments

  12. Hiya!!! Thanks for stopping in at my blog during the Follow Friday Link up!!! This recipe looks tasty!

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    Just let me know! Susie at Scraps of Life

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  16. I love to eat, so I’ll love your blog! I am hopping by from the Social Parade and am your newest follower. Please stop by when you get the chance! Have a wonderful weekend! ~Jamie

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  19. Great blog! I need some inspiration in the cooking department 🙂 I’m your newest follower from the blog hop! HOpe you stop by and visit me soon!
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  24. This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it! I found you on the blog hop and am now following you. Check me out if you get a chance, I’m just starting out.
    Thanks!
    Clisty

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    • Good luck with your blog, Clisty! 🙂 I’m having a blast with this one! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back soon! 🙂

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  27. I still can not get the print option to work. I had to copy and past the chicken soup recipe. Just wondering if anyone else has the same problem. When I hit “Print” it prints out several pages. Thanks for you help.

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    • Thanks for visiting, Meg! I’m now following your blog! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back soon! 🙂

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    • Thanks, Cindy! I’m now following your blog too! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back soon! Stay warm! 🙂

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  30. What a great blog, thanks for finding me on Twitter … your tweets had me come over and take a look at what you were doing here … of course after reading one of your posts I now picture you speaking like Meryl Streep!

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