Recipe For Carnation(r) Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix, prepared according to package directions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE(r) CARNATION(r) Evaporated Milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• sliced green onions and toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink.

ADD rice, broth, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine small amount of evaporated milk and cornstarch in small bowl; stir until smooth. Add to saucepan with remaining evaporated milk and wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until soup is thickened. Garnish with green onions and almonds.