Wild Rice, Spinach and Mushroom Soup
4 bowls (8 cups)

Wild Rice, Spinach and Mushroom Soup

Sometimes the inspiration for something is just sitting in front of you. This hearty soup came about simply because these are the ingredients I had in my refrigerator on a cold, wintery day. 

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1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup wild rice
3/4 cup sliced leeks, white and light green part only
3-4 cloves minced garlic

2 cups sliced mushrooms
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups fresh spinach

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter. Add the wild rice, leek, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms, chicken broth, and the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Check to make sure that the wild rice is tender. (If the rice is not tender continue cooking until it is.)
4. Add the spinach to the soup, stirring until it wilts. 

Calories 149,  Fat 3.4g,  Cholesterol 8mg,  Sodium 187mg
Carbohydrates 22.6g,  Fiber 2.6g,  Sugars 2.6g,  Protein 7.9g