Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

• 5 cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, with seasoning
• 1 12 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 14 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

1. In lg saucepan, combine water, rice and contents of seasoning packet and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
3. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, cream cheese and salt.
4. Stir until cheese melts.
5. Add broccoli and carrots and cook on medium-low for 5-6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
6. Garnish with almonds.

water, long grain, milk, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, broccoli, carrot, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-wild-rice-soup-287972 (may not work)