Delicious Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Looking for a hearty and comforting soup to warm you up on a chilly day? This chicken and wild rice soup recipe is the perfect choice. Packed with flavorful ingredients and easy to make, this soup is sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the flour to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Add the wild rice to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
6. Add the chicken back to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through.
8. Remove the bay leaves and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips:

• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add more flour to the pot.
• If you don't have wild rice, you can use regular white rice or brown rice instead.
• This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.