Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans chicken broth , 14 ounce
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1.5 cups chopped celery
• 1.5 cups chopped onion
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk , divided
• 3 cups chopped , cooked chicken meat
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine broth, rice, celery, onions, water, and bouillon in a large pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; gradually add flour, stirring continuously to make a thick paste. Whisk in 4 cups of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly, until smooth.

3. 3

   Stir sauce and chopped chicken into rice mixture; add some or all of the remaining 2 cups of milk to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper; simmer over low heat, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.