Creamy Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - Daria Ventura Nutrition

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion (small-diced)
• 1 cup green bell pepper (small-diced)
• 1 cup celery (thinly sliced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• ¾ cup dairy-free creamer or unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken (I use rotisserie chicken)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped (optional for garnish))