I like soup.

I had a snow day yesterday and was off work and class. It was great. I stayed in bed all day and read with the kitties. They couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting ready and going to work. I did go out and brave the blizzard to get a few things from the grocery store, and ended up making a delicious pot of Chicken Wild Rice Soup. Don't be scared. It's easy. Soup is one of the first things I learned how to make.

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

3/4 c. chopped carrots

3/4 c. chopped celery

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 package sliced white mushrooms

3-6 oz. cans of cooked chicken

1 1/2 c. wild rice (I actually couldn't find good wild rice here and had to use a wild rice/brown rice blend. Whatever. Just follow the instructions on the package)

4 c. chicken broth

16 oz. light or fat-free cream

12 oz. light of fat-free sour cream

salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary

1. Cook wild rice according to package until just a little bit crunch (like 5-10 minutes less than what the package tells you)

2. On medium-low heat, add chicken broth.

3. Add vegetables, mushrooms, and undrained chicken. Cook on medium-low heat until vegetables are soft (about 10 minutes).

4. On low heat, stir in cream and sour cream. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP THE SOUP ON LOW HEAT WHEN YOU ADD THE DAIRY PRODUCTS OR THEY WILL CURDLE AND GET ALL NASTY. The other ingredients must be cooked-through by now because you can't turn the heat up again!

5. Once the cream is stirred in properly, add about 1 tsp. each of salt, thyme, and rosemary, and 2 tsp. of pepper. Or to taste.

How easy is that? It turned out absolutely delicious and sooo filling. I forgot to take a picture of the finished product, but it was pretty, too. Just the perfect creamy bowl of soup.

Perfect for a snow day.