Kurpuis Family Recipes

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

1. 4 thin cut chicken breasts
2. Chicken seasoning of choice
3. Avocado oil
4. 1 tablespoon butter
5. Chopped onions
6. Chopped celery
7. Chopped carrots
8. Salt and pepper
9. 5 to 6 minced garlic cloves
10. 3 tablespoons butter
11. 3 tablespoons flour
12. 4 cups chicken broth
13. 2 cups heavy cream
14. 2 boxes Ben’s Original long grain and wild rice (fast cooking kind)

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with your chicken seasoning of choice.
2. Fry the chicken in a large pot with some avocado oil until cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot along with chopped onions, celery, and carrots.
5. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes.
6. Add 5 to 6 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
7. Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of flour, cooking for about 3 minutes.
8. Slowly add in 4 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of heavy cream, about a cup at a time.
9. Add in 2 boxes of Ben’s Original long grain and wild rice.
10. Add the cut-up or shredded chicken back into the pot and stir well.
11. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
12. Let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.

Equipment

1. Large pot
2. Stirring spoon
3. Knife
4. Cutting board
5. Measuring cups
6. Measuring spoons

Tips

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. You can also add herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add more flour or reduce the amount of broth.

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