Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty, comforting meal made with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy, flavorful broth. This one-pot recipe combines aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and garlic with a smooth creamy base made from butter, flour, and heavy cream or half-and-half. Perfect for cold days, this filling soup is loaded with wild rice and seasoned with thyme and bay leaf for a cozy meal the whole family will love.