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Drain and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cook the wild rice according","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are softened.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and whisk constantly for 2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste out and form a light roux.","group":"Cooking","title":"Sprinkle the flour","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to ensure no lumps form. Add the chicken breasts.","group":"Cooking","title":"Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bring the soup to a gentle simmer at approximately 180°F (82°C). Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the soup to a gentle simmer","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove the chicken breasts from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Stir in the cooked wild rice and heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the cooked wild rice and heavy cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Heat through for 5 minutes without letting the soup reach a full boil. Serve warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Heat through for 5 minutes without letting the soup reach a full boil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use a wild rice blend. 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