![]() ![]() Those still in business face a perfect storm of soaring running costs, increased wholesale prices and smaller takings. Rice Up Wholefoods in Southampton put out a similar statement in August, saying that rent demands and energy bills, “along with all the other challenges we have faced in the last few years as an independent has culminated in us having to reach the terribly difficult and sad decision to close for good.” “Increased rent, rising rates and higher energy prices coupled with lower sales mean we cannot cover our basic costs any more,” a statement on Facebook read. Wild Thyme Wholefoods, a workers’ co-op in Portsmouth, announced on 7 September “the sad truth” that it could no longer carry on trading. Ladle into bowls, garnish with almonds and serve hot.The cost of living crisis is putting pressure on the UK’s co-operative grocers – so much so that some have already had to shut their doors. Taste and adjust seasoning, as necessary. Turn the heat down to low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.Īdd the cooked roasted wild rice, chicken, cream, sherry or Marsala, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.Īdd flour and stirring occasionally, cook for 1 minute. ![]() Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion. Spread the sliced almonds in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in oven until almonds are lightly browned and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. This will ensure the rice does not get mushy when added to the soup.Ģ tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted, for garnishĦ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperatureġ small leek, halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and thinly slicedĦ cups chicken broth, at room temperatureġ ½ cups cooked roasted wild rice, al denteġ/2 roasted chicken, skin and bones removed and meat chopped (1 to 1 ½ cups)ġ ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, more to tasteĢ tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, stems removedġ teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves, stems removed Recipe Instructions Notes: Be sure to rinse your wild rice and only cook until the kernels are al dente, not too tender. Next on my bucket list is to plan a visit to the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the magical place that inspired this soup! One of Minnesota’s most beautiful and remote areas-named among the “50 Places of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler. Sara has fond memories of this soup always being served with fresh, warm popovers and maple butter! What a perfect accompaniment. It is exactly what I envisioned when Sara so passionately described her favorite comfort food, and it is as deliciously satisfying as I imagined-truly a soul warming, comforting soup. The Marshall Field’s references led me to a creamy chicken and wild rice soup recipe which appeared in their cookbook-today I am sharing a version of that recipe. ![]() New Yorker’s have similar childhood recollections of Christmas at Macy’s Herald Square. There are numerous bloggers from Minnesota who share their version of this popular soup and I loved reading about their childhood memories of visits to the Boundary Waters Café and Marshall Field’s. The rice she loves is made by Lund & Byerlys where I found a recipe for a creamy soup that included ham. Her favorite comfort food is a creamy wild rice soup, made with her favorite roasted wild rice. Our go-to comfort foods say so much about where we grew up and how we were raised, they connect us to our roots and wrap us in familial warmth. We talked at length about comfort food and concluded that there is no more reliable a cure for whatever ails you-whether you make it like grandma or update it for your own palate. Sara recalled an entertaining dinner conversation we had in Southampton a few years ago. My dear friend, Sara, a Minnesotan, gifted me a bag of her favorite roasted wild rice-it is a little harder to come by than you would image! There is no better way to thank a hostess than with a thoughtful gift you know she will appreciate, and it is especially touching when you share something that also brings your friendship closer together. Adapted from The Marshall Field’s Cookbook (Book Kitchen 2006) ![]()
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