Copy-Cat Panera Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

chicken broth

chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed)

long grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (You will use the seasoning packet. I used Uncle Bens roasted chicken flavor)

ground black pepper

all-purpose flour

butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half)

carrot, diced

celery, diced

onion, diced

light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)