It has been snowing here for the last few days & all I have been craving is this soup & a warm fire! Today I granted half of my wish & made soup for lunch. I got this recipe from my niece, it's hearty & delicious, but best of all easy! I hope it warms your loved ones up as well at it does mine.
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1 box Uncle Ben's long grain & wild rice
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded or diced
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
8 cups hot water
3 heaping tablespoons chicken better than bullion
1 cup heavy cream
salt & pepper to taste
In a small pan, cook rice as directed. Set aside. In a large pot melt butter & add all veggies. Season with salt & pepper. Cook on medium/high for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add flour to veggies & mix. Continue to cook while stirring until golden brown. Watch carefully so your flour doesn't burn. Slowely stir in water & add bullion. Bring to a boil & cook 1 minute to thicken. Add chicken, cooked rice & cream. Heat back up to just under a boil.
Enjoy~
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