"Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with carrots and celery is creamy, but not too creamy, and can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups cooked rice (, wild rice)
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1 small yellow onion (, chopped)
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2 medium carrots (, diced)
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2 ribs celery (, diced)
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6 Tablespoons butter (, divided)
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1 clove garlic (, minced)
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4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((appx. 3 (14.5 oz) cans))
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (, halved)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (,or half & half)