Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

uncooked wild rice blend*

chopped yellow onion ((from about 1 small onion))

diced carrots ((from 2 medium))

diced celery ((from 2 - 3 stalks))

butter (, diced, divided)

garlic (, minced)

low-sodium chicken broth ((measured from 3 14.5 oz cans))

each dried thyme (, marjoram, sage and rosemary)

Salt and ground black pepper (, to taste)

boneless skinless chicken breasts halves

flour

milk

heavy cream

lemon zest