Chicken and Wild Rice Soup – Page 5

A little smoked paprika adds a hint of smoky sweetness and a little dash of color. If you want your soup white simply omit the paprika.
Wild rice is done when some of the kernels have opened. It will be tender with a slightly chewy texture. That is one of the characteristics I like most about it.
1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary can be substituted for fresh herbs. Just stir them into the pot with the garlic.
Other veggies to add include mushrooms (sauté first), frozen peas, or fresh spinach.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop on low.
To freeze first completely cool. Then ladle into marked freezer zipper bags for up 3 months. See more about freezing soup below.