Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Savoring the Seasons by Sara Wells and Kate Jones (https://ourbestbites.com/chicken-wild-rice-soup/)

Aromatics
Soften, 5 min.
1 T butter
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 c chopped mushrooms
1/2 t poultry seasoning
Simmer Soup
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce to med-low and simmer until rice is tender, 50-60 min.
  • Meanwhile...
8 c chicken broth
1 (12 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 c wild rice
12-16 oz cooked chicken, chopped
Thicken with Béchamel
Make a roux.
4 T butter
1/2 c flour
Whisk until consistency of thin pudding.
2 c milk
  • Slowly stir béchamel into soup until combined.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, 4-5 min.
  • Season and serve.