Creamy Chicken And Rice Soup

02 Jan Creamy Chicken And Rice Soup

If you’re looking for a delicious hearty soup, you have to give this a try!

Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans of chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (5 ounces) of evaporated milk
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery, and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
2. Stir in rice, seasonings, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken; heat through.
5. Enjoy!