Cheesy Chicken Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 large

onion

4 stalks

celery

3 larges

carrots

2 tbsp

garlic

1 stick

butter

1/2 cup

all purpose flour

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground pepper

48 oz

reduced sodium chicken broth

2 cups

mild cheddar

1 tsp

hot sauce

3 cups

chicken

3 cups

rice

1/2 cup

cream

1 serving

additional salt and pepper

1 serving

place oil in dutch oven over heat.

1 serving

when

1 serving

stir in garlic and cook