Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup

Its winter time and we always look for great soup recipes for those cold winter days. This creamy chicken and rice soup is a must try! It has a great flavor and is a quick yet filling meal! This will be recipe that is made again :)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola 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

• 28oz reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

• 2 cups cubed chicken breast

Cooking Instructions:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

• Sauté carrot, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

• Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

• Stir in chicken; heat through.

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