"You'll want to curl up with this cozy chicken soup on a chilly day...."
skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 6), fat trimmed
kosher salt, plus more to taste
black pepper, plus more to taste
olive oil
large celery stalks, sliced 1/4 inch thick
large carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
garlic clove, finely chopped
onion, chopped
finely chopped fresh rosemary
finely chopped fresh sage
finely chopped fresh thyme
white wine (or low-sodium chicken broth)
low-sodium chicken broth
uncooked wild rice (not quick-cooking)
bay leaf
salted butter, at room temperature
all-purpose flour
bunch kale, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
cup half-and-half
fresh lemon juice