Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup in a Jar

I was a member of a professional organization and we sold this soup mix in jars to raise money. It is really good, especially in the fall and winter. I will list the instructions for using it as a fund raiser at the end of the cooking instructions. Cook time is for prep and simmer time when cooking, not preparing for fund raiser. Yummy and I hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (2 3/4ounce) package  country gravy mix (Pioneer if available)
• 1  tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
• 2  teaspoons  instant minced onion
• 2  teaspoons dried celery flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 1  cup white rice, uncooked
• 2  tablespoons  coarsely chopped dried mushrooms (shiitake, chanterelle or oyster)
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken, drained slightly (optional)

Directions

1. To cook; put all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Add 7 cups of water. Heat to boiling.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
5. For fund raising, you will need 1 pint jar with lid and ring for each recipe,a decorative piece of material cut into an 8 or 10 inch circle and raffia ribbon or twine.
6. Place each ingredient in the jar in the order listed, except the chicken.
7. Place lid and ring on jar, sealing tightly by hand.
8. Place the can of chicken on top of the jar.
9. Center the circle of material on top and tie the ribbon around the material at the level of where the jar neck starts.
10. If selling these for a seasonal fund raising, try to find material appropriate for the season, such as fall or Christmas!
11. These were very popular at our fund raising!