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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 celery stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 carrots cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 ounces wild rice about 1 cup
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional

Instructions
 

  • In a dutch oven (or large saucepan), melt the butter. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just start to soften, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until evenly coated and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the wild rice to the saucepan and gradually stir in the stock and water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the wild rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Stir in the cream (optional - if you want a creamy soup) and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.