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Wild Rice And Turkey Soup

Ingredients

• 1 6.2-ounce package quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chopped smoked turkey or chopped cooked turkey or chicken
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the rice mix according to package directions, except omit any butter or margarine.
2. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add mushrooms and celery and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add chicken broth and pepper and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cooked rice mix and remaining ingredients.
6. Heat through.

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