Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

Creamy broccoli and wild rice soup.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) package  long grain and wild rice blend, with seasoning
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 (8 ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1  large carrot, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. In lg saucepan, combine water, rice and contents of seasoning packet and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
2. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, cream cheese and salt. Stir until cheese melts.
3. Add broccoli and carrots and cook on medium-low for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
4. Garnish with almonds.