Comforting Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Warm up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Made with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and nutty wild rice, this soup is a comforting and nutritious meal option. It is perfect for chilly days and is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool.
3. Add the wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. While the soup is simmering, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
5. Once the rice is tender, remove the bay leaf from the pot. Add the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
6. Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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