Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup – Fustini's Oils & Vinegars

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Fustini's Herbs de Provence olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Fustini's 12 Year White balsamic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup wild rice