Ingredients

1

cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed

3

cups water

6

slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

cup chopped onions

1/2

cup chopped celery

1/2

cup chopped carrot

1

cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1

(10 1/2-oz.) can condensed chicken with rice soup

Preparation

In medium saucepan, combine wild rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Meanwhile, grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.

Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add onions, celery and carrot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in soup and bacon.

Heat oven to 350°F. Add cooked rice to skillet; mix well. Spoon into greased casserole; cover. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.