Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish