Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients:

1	cup	Gourmet House® White Rice or Organic White Rice or Gourmet House® Brown Rice or Organic Brown Rice
2	cans	(14 oz, each) low-sodium chicken broth
1	can	(12 oz) evaporated milk
4	Tbsp	cornstarch
1	tsp	poultry seasoning
1	cup	(About 6oz) cooked chicken breast, diced
1	cup	frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
		salt and pepper, optional

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions.

In a large pot, bring chicken broth and evaporated milk to a boil. In a small cup dissolve cornstarch and poultry seasoning with 4 tablespoons water and stir into hot broth. Stir constantly for 1 minute; reduce heat to low and stir in chicken and vegetables. Continue to cook 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired .

HELPFUL TIPS:

1) Try this recipe with cooked brown rice to add more whole-grain to your diet. If you use Brown Rice, per serving calories 420; total fat 10g; sodium 250mg; carbohydrates 54g; fiber 3g; sugars 11g; and protein 27g.

2) Purchase precooked diced chicken in the deli section at your local grocer.