Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (5 ounces) wild rice blend (such as Lundberg)

• 2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth

• 2 cups water

• 4 cups roasted chicken or turkey, bite-size pieces

• 1 cup heavy cream