Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 (2.75 ounce) package quick-cooking wild rice (such as Gourmet House)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup prechopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 (4 ounce) packages presliced exotic mushroom blend (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster)
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper