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 I have this friend. She is bubbly, beautiful and shows the love of Jesus every single day. She is a wife, mother, grandmother and pastor’s wife to a wonderful congregation somewhere in the Midwest (smile). Kim Buerky can also flat-out cook! At one gathering in their home, she made this chicken and wild rice soup and I have asked her to share it with me several times only because I lost it the first time, was overseas the second time and thought I was going to have to call her again but finally found it.

There are several different versions on the internet of this Northwoods Wild Chicken and Rice Soup. The one identical to Kim’s was originally published as Northwoods Wild Rice Soup in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2011. Some call for ham and others even have bacon, but trust me, this is one soup that doesn’t need either!

When it gets colder outside, the leaves begin to fall and the wind is crazy like it was today, I want soup. I’ve already made chili and tortilla soup and just woke up this morning thinking of Kim’s soup. It’s easy to make, not too many steps and you will be enjoying this comforting, creamy and delicious concoction in no time!

Best chicken and wild rice soup ever!

What you will need:

1/4 c. butter

1 medium onion, chopped

8 oz. fresh, sliced mushrooms (not from a jar, people!)

1 medium carrot, chopped or grated

1/4 c. flour

1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper

2 cups of chicken broth

1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk

1 cup cooked wild rice

1 cup cooked, chopped or shredded chicken

4 oz cream cheese

Melt butter and add onion, mushrooms and carrots.

Cook and stir over medium heat until carrots are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper then add chicken broth all at once. Stir until bubbly. Add evaporated milk, the rice, chicken and cream cheese. Continue to cook over low heat until the cheese is melted.

This recipe makes four servings but I always double it. Hey, who doesn’t like leftovers when it is this good?!

Nutritional Facts: 1 cup equals 320 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 482 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Winter is on the way…what are some comfort foods that you like to make during colder weather?

If you allowed your family to vote for their favorite meal, what would it be?

Gathering around the family table to share a meal is one of the most important parts of the day. Granted, it is not always feasible but it should be something that we work toward. Have a blessed day and go make this soup!

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