Panera Chicken Soup But Better Easy Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 cup (180g) wild rice blend, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710 ml) chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) half-and-half
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry sherry (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)