Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Portion Size: 1 ½ cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup uncooked rice
6 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
1 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons low sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 large onionWashed, peeled and chopped.
10 cups water
2 cups potatoesWashed, peeled, and cubed.
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 cup  fresh mushroomsWashed, trimmed and sliced
3 cups nonfat milk
1/4 c. flour
For gluten free (GF): Use GF flour and GF bouillon granules. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large saucepan over medium to high heat bring rice, chicken bouillon, onion, and water to boil.
2Remove from heat and pour into slow cooker.  Stir in potatoes.
3Combine milk and flour until smooth. Add to slow cooker or stock pot. 
4Place chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions, in a slow cooker. Pour into slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. 
5OR cook in a large stock pot on stove by bringing to boil and simmer for 45 minutes until rice and potatoes are tender. Just 5 minutes before serving. Add peas and carrots and heat through.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates