Week 273: Cozy Chicken Soup with Wild Rice

Happy Thursday!

On the menu for TUESDAY, MARCH 11th is COZY CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. 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 refusing to show much spring, I thought we could all enjoy a cozy bowl of soup!!

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.

The bread companion this week is my ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. It's crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside. Extra-virgin olive oil gives the bread texture and flavor while fresh rosemary and flaked sea salt add the finishing touches to make this bread so unbelievably delicious.