E N E R GY E F F I CI E N C Y TIP OF THE MONTH Did you know using your dishwasher is more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand? To maximize efficiency, wash full loads in the dishwasher and don’t block the arms or other parts that move while the appliance is in use. For additional savings, turn on the “air dry” setting instead of using the “heat dry” setting and use a rinse aid to help dishes dry faster without spotting and streaking. Source: Energy.gov
Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 7 tbsp butter, diced, divided 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp each thyme, marjoram, sage and rosemary
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts halves 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp lemon zest
Directions: Prepare rice according to directions. In separate large pot, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté 4 minutes, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer. Add chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken and bring mixture to a boil. Cover pot with lid, reduce to medium-low heat and allow mixture to simmer about 12 - 16 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, then shred into small pieces. Leave soup covered over warm heat. In separate saucepan, melt remaining 6 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 1/2 minutes, whisking constantly. Then while whisking vigorously, slowly pour milk into butter/ flour mixture. Whisk in heavy cream. Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens. Add milk mixture to soup mixture along with shredded chicken, cooked rice, and lemon zest. Stir well and remove from heat. Let soup cool slightly and serve.
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