Chicken Wild Rice Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (8 7/8 ounce) package ready to serve long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter til tender.
Stir in flour til blended; gradually add broth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or til thickened.
Stir in chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.