Ingredients for - Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

1. 3 tbsp. butter
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
4. 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
5. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
6. 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
7. 3 cloves garlic, minced
8. Kosher salt
9. Freshly ground black pepper
10. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
11. 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
12. 1 c. heavy cream
13. 1 c. wild rice

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.