Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Prep Time: 15m Cook Time: 45m Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup diced carrots (2 medium)
• 1 cup diced celery (3 ribs)
• 7 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp each thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
2. In a large pot, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add broth, herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-16 minutes.
4. Remove chicken, shred after cooling.
5. In a separate pan, melt remaining butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream until thick
6. Stir the milk mixture, chicken, rice, and lemon zest into the soup. Remove from heat and serve.

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Tags

• soup
• chicken
• comfort food