Week 245: Cozy Chicken Soup with Wild Rice

Happy Thursday!

On the menu for TUESDAY, MARCH 19th is COZY CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE and CHALLAH. This cozy chicken soup is made with fresh seasonal veggies, a hearty wild rice mix and a deliciously creamy (non-dairy) broth. And with the weather fluctuating between winter and spring recently, I thought we would all enjoy a cozy bowl of soup regardless of the day's weather.

The soup begins with sautéing celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a little bit of olive oil. Once softened, diced sweet potato, mushrooms, and fresh thyme are added.

Next, the wild rice mix, shredded chicken, and homemade chicken stock are added and the soup simmers until the rice is tender. Wild rice is lower in calories and higher in protein than other rice. The soup is finished with coconut milk and fresh kale. Coconut milk adds the creaminess and slight sweetness to the soup.

My bread companion this week is CHALLAH, a soft, eggy bread coated in everything bagel seasoning that tastes delicious dipped into the soup.

On the menu for dessert are ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. My take on the Chocolate Chip cookie has a few secret ingredients in them and requires a few extra steps during the baking process that make them extremely delicious. Be sure to try them out! ~ Jenny from Jenny Sue Delights