Wild Rice Chicken Soup

Chicken is good for the soul, this wild rice chicken soup is easy to make. Recipe comes from Better Home & Gardens .com.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/4ounce) package quick-cooking long grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Bens)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh thyme or 1  teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 4  cups chopped tomatoes
• 2  cups  chopped  cooked chicken
• 1  cup  finely chopped zucchini
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1  tablespoon madeira wine or 1  tablespoon dry sherry (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions, EXCEPT omit the seasoning packet and the Margine.
2. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven combine chicken broth, garlic, and dried thyme (if using); bring to a boiling; Stir in tomatoes, chicken, zucchini, fresh thyme (if using), and pepper, return to boiling; reduce heat, simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and, if desired, Maderia or dry sherry; heat through, serve.