Showstopper Soup

Submitted by A Messy Cook

"I LOOOOOVE this stuff!!!! A lovely soup, filling and flavorful. It is chock-full of chicken, potatoes, and wild rice; carrots add flavor and color; cheese and milk give it a wonderful creamy texture. Serve with hot bread and fresh vegetables or fruit!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 large carrots, minced
• 3 cups diced unpeeled potatoes
• 3 cups low-fat milk
• 1⁄3 cup unbleached flour
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Cook rice and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, saute onion and garlic in sprayed skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add to soup pot along with broth, carrot, and potato; bring to boil, cover and reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk flour into milk, add to pot, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in chicken, cheese, cooked rice, salt, and pepper; simmer until heated through.