Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 pound fresh carrots, cut into slices and cooked
• 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, cubed
• 5 cups water
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed & sliced small
• 1 (10-ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (6-ounce) package Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice mix

Directions

In large saucepan, mix the water and rice. Mix with the contents of the seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add the soup, cream cheese, milk, salt & pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Add broccoli and carrots; cook over medium-low heat until broccoli and rice are tender.

Yield: 10 servings (1 cup per serving)