Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Recipe from Kim (Tara Elggren)

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 1-2 Tbs. olive oil

• ½ stick butter

• 3 large carrots, chopped

• 4 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 c mushrooms, chopped

• 1 ½ c long grain and wild rice

• 12+ c veggie or chicken stock

• 1 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tsp dried

• 1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped or 1/4 tsp dried

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped or 1/4 tsp dried

• 4 breasts chicken, cooked and shredded or diced

• 1 c Half & Half or cream

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add butter and veggies, salt and continue sautéing.

Add in rice, stock, herbs, and chicken. Bring to a boil.

Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 mins until rice is cooked.

Add cream, stir, and serve.