Chicken Wild Rice Soup

By Hastings1961

http://weightandwellness.com/chicken_wild_rice_soup.html

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 3 cups celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 2 lbs raw chicken breast – cut into small pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 – 32 oz cartons of chicken broth, preservative free
• 2 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 75mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from weightandwellness.com

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions and olive oil in large heavy stock pot over medium heat, until translucent.

Add carrots and celery and sauté until a noticeably brighter color.

Add chicken, garlic bays leaves, thyme and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½-2 hours.

Gently stir in rice, peas, and zucchini. Add salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with chives if desired.