Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 s cold water
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish