Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat. 2 chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 pounds) diced into bite size pieces and 1 medium yellow onion, diced, and cook until onions are soft and chicken is cooked through.
Add6 cups chicken broth, 1 cup mixed wild & brown rice, 1 cup frozen peas, 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced, 2 cups diced butternut squash, 2 large carrots, peeled and diced, 2 ribs celery, chopped and all spices. Bring soup to boil, then turn to low heat, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is soft. 2 teaspoons garlic powder,1 teaspoon chicken bouillon,1 teaspoon onion powder,1½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper ,½ teaspoon dried thyme
Whisk together1.5 cups whole milk and ⅓ cup all purpose flour in small bowl, making sure mixture is smooth. Slowly pour into soup, stirring constantly. Cook for another 5 minutes, until soup has thickened.
Notes
To make in slow-cooker or crock pot:Saute chicken and onions, then combine all ingredients except milk and flour in large crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours.Whisk together milk and flour and stir into soup, let cook for another 20 minutes until thickened.