Oriental Wild Rice Soup

 

1/2

cup uncooked wild rice

3

cups water

1

small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

can (14 oz) reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1 1/2

cups sliced fresh mushrooms (4 oz)

1 1/2

cups 1/2-inch pieces snow pea pods

3

tablespoons soy sauce

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon ground ginger

Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

• 1 In 3-quart saucepan, heat wild rice and water to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 minutes.
• 2 Stir in bell pepper and broth. Cook uncovered over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Cook uncovered over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.