Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - The Measured Scoop

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion, or 1/2 large onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot, or 1 large carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery, or two long stalks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon salt, more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2-3 cups diced or shredded chicken
• 3 cups of cooked wild rice (from 1 cup dry)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Optional garnish: minced parsley and lemon wedges