Smoky Southwest Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Name: Smoky Southwest Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 , 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 14.79 ml olive oil; 118.29 ml chopped onion; 118.29 ml thinly sliced celery; 304.75 g can reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup; 236.59 ml chicken broth, low-sodium; 236.59 ml cooked wild rice; 236.59 ml sliced carrot, canned drained; 2 (170.09 g) can premium chunk chicken breasts, in water, drained; 2.46 ml chili powder; 2.46 ml ground cumin; 0.25 ml ground chipotle chile; 236.59 ml pepper jack cheese, shredded, divided; 78.78 ml evaporated fat-free canned milk or 78.78 ml heavy cream; 44.37 ml chopped cilantro; 1 bunch cilantro, sprigs (to garnish)

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"Add some fire to a cold day with a smoky, spicy Southwest-style soup. Chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile and pepper jack cheese add heat to the cream and broth base canned chicken (a great lean protein food) and canned vegetables make preparation a cinch!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

14.79 ml olive oil
118.29 ml chopped onion
118.29 ml thinly sliced celery
304.75 g can reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup
236.59 ml chicken broth, low-sodium
236.59 ml cooked wild rice
236.59 ml sliced carrot, canned drained
2 (170.09 g) can premium chunk chicken breasts, in water, drained
2.46 ml chili powder
2.46 ml ground cumin
0.25 ml ground chipotle chile
236.59 ml pepper jack cheese, shredded, divided
78.78 ml evaporated fat-free canned milk or 78.78 ml heavy cream
44.37 ml chopped cilantro
1 bunch cilantro, sprigs (to garnish)

directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion and celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Stir in soup and broth. Add rice, carrots, chicken, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile and 3/4 cup cheese; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors; stir in evaporated milk and chopped cilantro. Garnish with remaining cheese and cilantro sprigs.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 240; Total fat 12g; Saturated fat 4.5 g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 046mg; Carbohydrate 17g; Fiber 2g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 90%DV; Vitamin C 6% DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 6%DV *Daily Value.