"This chicken and rice soup recipe makes a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal in under an hour. Unlike many recipes, this soup isn't too rich...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 Tablespoons unsalted butter ((57g))
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1 medium yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup/140g))
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3 stalks celery (leaves removed and chopped (about 1 cup/105g))
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2 large carrots (chopped (about 1 cup/130g))
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1 Tablespoon minced garlic (about 3-4 large cloves)
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3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¾ teaspoon table salt (plus additional to taste)
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
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5 cups chicken broth ((1.2L))
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1 lb raw boneless skinless chicken breast (or a mix of chicken breast and thighs (453g))
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1 cup wild rice (uncooked (180g))
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⅓ cup heavy cream ((80ml) (see note))