Wild Rice Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 1/4 ounce) package quick-cooking long grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Bens)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
4 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon madeira wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)

Preparation

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, EXCEPT omit the seasoning packet and the Margine.
Meanwhile, in a dutch oven combine chicken broth, garlic, and dried thyme (if using); bring to a boiling; Stir in tomatoes, chicken, zucchini, fresh thyme (if using), and pepper, return to boiling; reduce heat, simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in rice and, if desired, Maderia or dry sherry; heat through, serve.