"Some foods are necessary to help re-center ourselves after a challenging day, an illness, or just a regular, old Monday. For-the-Soul Soup will quickly nourish you from the inside out. A creamy, rich, savory broth hugs shredded chicken, celery, carrots, and wild rice to become the ultimate comfort soup. After one spoonful, you immediately know that For-the-Soul Soup was exactly what you needed to invigorate your weary soul. What a wonderful feeling!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
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2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus more, whole leaves, to taste, for garnish
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kosher salt, to taste
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup wild rice
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2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock or broth
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2 cups water
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4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
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1 cup heavy cream