Chicken Mushroom Soup

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I love soup from scratch, but every now and then, i take the easy way out. This is one of the recipes i use for leftover meat. I usually use chicken, but it will work with any type of meat.

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Steps

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Put oil in large stockpot.

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Add chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.

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Add chopped cooked chicken.

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Add the next 7 ingredients and cook on medium for 20 minutes.

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Add chopped carrots and continue cooking for 15 minutes.

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Add rice and heat through.

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If you prefer a thicker type soup , combine the optional ingredients to form a paste and add to soup mixture.

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Bring back to a slow boil.

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Remove bay leaf.

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Ingredients

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meat, oil, onion, chicken bouillon granule, water, crushed tomatoes, mushroom stems and pieces, bay leaf, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, carrot, cooked rice, cornstarch