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1) Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Thyme

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk + 2 tbsp flour for thickening
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in wild rice, broth, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
  4. Simmer 35–45 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. If using milk + flour, whisk together and stir in; or add half-and-half and heat gently until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.