Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the soup, milk, cream cheese and salt; stir until cheese is melted. Add broccoli and carrot; cook over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Uncle Ben's Original Long Grain and Wild Rice mix.

Note: freezes well

232cal, 5g fat, 927mg sodium, 35g carb