Calico Wild Rice Soup

Bell peppers are combined in chicken stock with wild rice in this corn starch thickened soup flavored with tarragon.

• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 cups water
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 cups wild rice
• 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium sauce pan cook rice in 6 cups water until cooked through and tender.

Step 2

In a large saucepan or stock pot combine broth, cooked rice, corn, green onions, red and green bell pepper, parsley and tarragon. Mix well and cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until corn is tender.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to soup mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally and serve once soup has thickened.