My family has begun referring to it as ‘Comfort in a Bowl’ since it’s always asked for at every gathering!

August 13, 2025 by admin

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## 👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. **Sauté the veggies:**
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2. **Make the roux:**
Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.

3. **Add broth & rice:**
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Add wild rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until rice is tender.

4. **Stir in chicken and cream:**
Add the shredded chicken and cream. Stir well and let it heat through for another 5–10 minutes.

5. **Taste & season:**
Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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## 🥖 What to Serve It With

* Warm crusty bread or biscuits
* A crisp green salad
* Or just a big spoon — because honestly, it doesn’t need much else!

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## ❤️ Why My Family Calls It “Comfort in a Bowl”

It’s not just about the ingredients — it’s the **memories** we’ve made around it. Cold winter nights when everyone’s huddled in the kitchen. Lazy weekends with leftovers in the fridge. The way it brings silence to a busy table because everyone’s too busy enjoying it.

Food doesn’t have to be fancy to be meaningful. This one’s proof of that.

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## 🧡 Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a dish that brings people together — that warms them up from the inside out — this is it. Make it once, and you might just find your own family giving it a nickname too.

Because at the end of the day, that’s what the best recipes do: **they become part of the story.**

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