Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup......YUM!!!

As we all know, the beginning of the year is the time that people want to start eating healthy and losing weight. As I was looking for some healthy, yet delicious recipes to try online, I stumbled across a dish called "Pan Roasted Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup". I tried it and I must say.........I fell IN LOVE! This is the perfect soup for those cold winter days. Here is the ingredients.....I hope you guys like it as much as I did.

Prep Time: 1 Minute  Cook: 12 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
1 (4-Ounce) package fresh gourmet blend mushrooms
1 Cup refrigerated chopped celery, onion and bell pepper mix
1 (2.75-ounce) package quick-cooking wild rice
1 (6-ounce) package light garlic and herb spreadable cheese wedges
2 cups of 1% low fat milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add Mushrooms and Celery mixture; cook 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are browned, stirring occasionally.
2. While Mushroom mixture cooks, prepare rice according to package directions. Omitting salt and fat. Unwrap Cheese; chop into bite sized pieces.
3. Add Milk, Cheese, Thyme, Black Pepper and Salt to Mushroom mixture, stirring well; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 3 minutes or until Cheese melts and Soup thickens. Stir in Rice. Cook 1 minute or until heated. YIELD: 4 Servings (Serving size: 1 Cup)

Calories: 214

I know this isn't a Big Mac or Fried Chicken......but trust me, this soup is awesome!!!!!! And it helps you shed those lbs. Leave a comment and let me know how yours came out. Love ya xoxo!!!

-Markesha