Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup shredded carrots

5 cups water

1 (6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix,

seasoning packet reserved

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 (8-ounce) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed

1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted

In a soup pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and carrots and saute 5 minutes, or until tender.  

Add water, seasoning packet from rice, broccoli, and chicken. Bring to a boil then stir in rice; reduce heat,

cover, and cook 5 minutes.  Add cheese and soup; cook 5 minutes, or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Serve immediately.

Delicious with a warm French Loaf!