Panera Chicken and Rice Soup

Step 1

Pour olive oil in large pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion.

Step 2

Simmer over medium heat until onions are translucent, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves, chicken stock, water, and 1 cup of milk to the mixture and stir until combined.

Step 4

Add the pepper, dried oregano, and shredded chicken. Mix until combined.

Step 5

Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Whisk together the remaining 1 cup of milk with the ½ cup flour until no lumps remain.

Step 7

Pour this into the soup mixture and whisk.

Step 8

Place the long grain and wild rice and the seasoning packet into the soup and mix until combined.

Step 9

Simmer for 20 more minutes.

Step 10

Enjoy!