Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking wild rice and chicken flavor mix
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen pearl onions
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
2. In a large pot, combine 1 1/2 cups prepared rice mix, cooked chicken, broth, onions, mushrooms, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
3. For a thicker soup, stir in half-and-half and cook 5 minutes more.