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Dog Nail Soup

Don't be put off by this recipe's name, Dog Nail Soup is a quick and easy soup recipe that will make a regular appearance in your dinner rotation. Our friend Jenny's mom named this chicken and wild rice soup recipe "Dog Nail Soup" because the wild rice is said to look like dog nails. Although this soup has a crazy name, it's also crazy delicious! It has a variety of flavors and textures that go perfectly together.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6-ounce) box long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, halved
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 3 cup roasted skinless chicken, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
     
  2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and mushrooms, and saute for 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
     
  3. Combine the flour, tarragon, and thyme and stir into the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
     
  4. Add water, sherry, broth, and evaporated milk; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until slightly thick.
     
  5. Stir in cooked rice and chicken; cook for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
     

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