Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

Provided by: Delish

Think of it like a heartier, creamier cousin of classic chicken noodle soup.

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. 

butter

1 

onion, chopped

2 

large carrots, sliced into rounds

2 

stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 lb. 

boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp. 

fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

3 

cloves garlic, minced

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp. 

all-purpose flour

4 c. 

low-sodium chicken broth

1 c. 

heavy cream

1 c. 

wild rice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated, 6 minutes. Add chicken and cook until golden, 10 minutes, then add thyme and garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper.
   
   
2. Add flour and whisk until golden, 1 minute. Pour over chicken broth and milk and season with salt and pepper. Add rice and bring to a simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.