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Copy-Cat Panera Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Name: Copy-Cat Panera Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves:Â 6-8
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 2 chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed); 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (You will use the seasoning packet. I used Uncle Bens roasted chicken flavor); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half); 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup onion, diced; 3 cups light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)

COOK TIME : an hourPREP TIME : 15 minutes

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Copy-Cat Panera Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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I literally CRAVE this amazing, hearty soup from Panera when the weather begins to chill.... this is the closest recipe I have found to theirs. The best part is, it's ready in less than an hour!! I've found that the reviews are right and have lessened the amount of flour; originally 1 cup; just use 1/2 or a bit more depending on how thick you like your soup (Panera's is VERY thick).

INGREDIENTS

6 cups chicken broth
2 chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed)
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (You will use the seasoning packet. I used Uncle Bens roasted chicken flavor)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half)
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
3 cups light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)

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