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Ham and Spinach Wild Rice Soup

Serves 6

Prep time: 15 min.  Cook time: 40 min.  Total time: 55 min.

Ingredients

One 4 oz. package Farmhouse® Long Grain & Wild Rice Herb & Butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced scallions (green & white parts)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoons butter or margarine
One 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup half & half*
One 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup diced ham
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté mushrooms, scallions, bell pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until tender.
  2. Add chicken broth and water; bring just to a boil.
  3. Stir in rice and contents of seasoning packet. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  4. Stir in half & half, spinach and ham; heat just to boiling. Add cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

*For a lower-fat version, substitute evaporated milk for half & half.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories 272, Calories from Fat 108, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 42mg, Sodium 797mg, Potassium 479mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 12g, Vitamin A 134% Daily, Vitamin C 47% Daily, Calcium 24% Daily, Iron 13% Daily

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