Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

• celery, finely chopped↗1 cup
• onions, chopped↗1 1⁄2 cups
• brown rice↗1 cup
• chicken broth↗56 ounces
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• flour↗3⁄4 cup
• cooked chicken, chopped↗3 cups
• skim milk, divided↗6 cups
• salt and pepper

  to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onion, rice, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Slowly add the flour, stirring often, to make a roux. Add milk, 1/2 C at a time, while constantly stirring.

3. 3

   Add roux and chicken to the rice mixture and return the rice mixture to the stove over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.