Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This cream chicken soup is really flavorful, just right on a cold night. This time I decided to add some black rice at the last minute and that's what made it look a little pink.  Last time I left that out, I think I actually liked it better with.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:
1 pkg long grain/wild rice mix
2 Tbsp butter
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 med carrots, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp flour
3 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp chicken base
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
3 oz. cream cheese
Seasonings:  salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, basil to test

Directions:
1.  In large saucepan, heat butter over med-high heat.  Add veggies and sauté until tender.  Stir in flour until blended and gradually mix in liquids.
2.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.  Add cream cheese and stir until well blended.
3.  Add rice and simmer, stirring frequently until rice is tender.