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Lundberg Hearty Rice Soup


Lundberg Hearty Rice Soup
A very tasty, hearty, and low calorie rice soup made with turkey ham or chicken.

Preparation time: 20 min  
Cooking time: 20 min  
Yield: 8 servings 

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons butter
2 large carrots, shredded
2 ribs (1 cup) celery, sliced 1/2-inch
1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
5-6 cups chicken broth (use low sodium if using turkey ham)
1 cups cooked Lundberg wild rice
2 cups cooked Lundberg long grain rice
2 cups turkey ham or cooked chicken, cubed 1-inch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper


Directions:
Melt butter in 6-quart saucepan until sizzling; add carrots, celery and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion and celery is softened. Add broth, and stir until smooth. Add all remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through (15 to 20 minutes).