Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup -Stovetop

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

5 cups chicken broth

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1 (6-oz.) package long-grain and wild rice mix

1/2 cup to 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high; add oil. Add onion and next 4 ingredients. Sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender; add 2 cups water, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.

Step 2

Combine vegetable mixture, broth, and remaining ingredients (including seasoning packet from rice mix) in a large stock pot. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.

Step 3

Add the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium low heat. Once the soup is heated all the way through it is ready to be served.