Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Good & Gather

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges

2 stalks celery, sliced

2 medium chicken breasts

2 cups baby carrots (about 8 oz.)

1 cup wild rice, uncooked

½ tsp. dried thyme

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. salt

1 (32-oz.) carton reduced sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

Juice of half lemon

My 3YO helped slice the celery with his toddler-friendly chopping tool. He was very proud of himself but still unwilling to actually eat the celery.

Combine all ingredients except lemon juice in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 7 hours or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and shred; return to pot with lemon juice. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Pretty pretty carrots!

My Rating: 3/5 "I thought the lemon juice was going to add pizzazz to this, but unfortunately it didn't and the overall effect was quite bland. This is one of those dishes that tastes healthy, like, in a disappointing way. But it's a filling soup, and pleasant in its own way."