"If your teeth are chattering and your cheeks are rosy, it's time to come inside for some Warm-You-Up Soup! Defrost as you dunk your spoon into a bowl of this creamy, hearty, chicken-veggie-and-rice-filled delight. It tastes the best while cozied up by the fire in your fuzziest socks. Ah, Warm-You-Up Soup makes every snow day that much more magical! It'll really warm you up from the inside out!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups dry wild rice blend
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1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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6 carrots, chopped
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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2 medium shallots, chopped
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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kosher salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup water, plus more, to taste
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1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
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1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more, to taste, for serving
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2 cups fresh baby spinach or kale
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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2 pounds mixed mushrooms, roughly torn
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4 cloves garlic, peeled
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
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1 lemon, zested