Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cans (14 ounces) chicken broth
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked and diced
• 1 package (6 ounces) Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice (discard the seasoning packet)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Dash red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half and half
• Crusty bread, for serving, optional
• Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional