Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  2. Add onion and celery and saute until tender.
  3. Stir in flour, salt, thyme and paprika. Cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
  4. Add chicken, broth, worcestershire, sherry, milk and half & half. Cook, stirring, until it thickens slightly.
  5. TO EAT RIGHT AWAY: Fold in rice and bacon pieces. Cook until heated through.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve.
  7. TO FREEZE:
  8. Allow to cool. Fold in rice and bacon.
  9. Place in a freezer bag and seal. Label and freeze.
  10. TO REHEAT: Thaw and heat in a saucepan until bubbly. Ladle into bowls and serve.