Sunday in preparation for the Chinese New Year, I cleaned out my kitchen cupboard and freezer and made food with what I had on hand.
I came up with cream of chicken and wild rice soup, which is my most favorite soup and the most visited post on this blog thanks to being a copycat of Paneras. But actually having met there recently for business, I can say this recipe is better and so taking the time to make even if you only do it once a winter.
For whatever reason I had 1 1/2 bags of marshmallows and 8 cups of Rice Krispies so I made half chocolate Krispie treats and half regular. I’d like to claim I eat healthy, but once you read that soup recipe you’ll see that’s not true and I like having a little sweet at the end of my lunch. Honey on my yogurt or a clementine doesn’t cut it.
I also made a creamy spinach and artichoke dip, which is different than one I’ve previously posted so I should photograph it and post it.
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I will also try to be a copycat. Will try to cook this food for my children too. How long does it take to finish the soup?
Thanks for sharing the info! Nice one!
-Caroline
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Probably 45min including cleanup. It is 15-20 minutes to do the two steps listed. I measure out each ingredient before starting so I can move through each step easily.
I’m going to edit that original post to include a new photo and notes.