Chicken and Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon (optional).
