Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery finely
  • 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms chopped, rinse before use
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 soup mix pouch Shore Lunch(R) Creamy Wild Rice
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded, can use rotisserie chickens

Method

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brown onion, celery and mushrooms, about 15 minutes; set aside.
  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, add milk, chicken stock and ground thyme, bring to a gentle boil.
  • Stir in soup mix, chicken and cooked vegetables. Simmer uncovered until done, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.