Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Indulge in the comforting richness of this creamy chicken and wild rice soup. Perfectly seasoned and loaded with tender chicken and hearty wild rice, it's a bowl of warmth and satisfaction on chilly days.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook wild rice according to package instructions using chicken broth for added flavor

In another pot, cook diced chicken until no longer pink

Remove and set aside

In the same pot, melt butter and saut onions and garlic until translucent

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then add heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper

Add cooked chicken and wild rice to the creamy mixture

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley