Herbed Chicken Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

This comforting soup is full of good-for-you veggies, too! For an extra flavor boost, add a ¼ cup of dry white wine while cooking or add L&B Zing! Salt-Free All-Purpose Seasoning to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons organic unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2
    cups onions, chopped
  • 3
    cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1
    cup carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 1
    cup celery, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 1/4
    cups (1 1/4 pounds) raw organic chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 1
    32-ounce carton low-sodium organic chicken broth
  • 2
    cups cooked L&B Wild Rice, prepared according to package instructions
  • 2
    tightly-packed cups Swiss chard, chopped
  • 1
    cup whole milk
  • 1/4
    cup dry white wine (optional)
  • L&B Salt-Free All-Purpose Seasoning, to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large soup pot heat butter, olive oil, onions, mushrooms, garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt; sauté on medium heat for 7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, carrots, celery, herbs, chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cover pot, and cook for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add cooked wild rice, Swiss chard, white wine (if using) and whole milk. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes and serve.