Description

There is no need to go to a restaurant to enjoy this soup when you can make it at home and make it even better. It is warm and comforting on those cold winter days. Serve with a salad and crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 2 c. water
• 1- 4.3 oz. pkg. Rice-a-Roni long grain and wild rice
• 1 c. finely chopped or grated carrots
• 1 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/2 t. dried basil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 2 c. half & half

Steps

1. Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for easy clean up.
2. In the slow cooker, combine chicken stock, water, pkg. of Rice-a-Roni (including seasoning packet), carrots, celery, and basil. Stir to combine.
3. Add in uncooked chicken breasts. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4.5 hours.