Lemon Velvet Chicken Rice Soup

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 x 14½ ounce cans roasted garlic chicken broth, divided
* 2 large lemons
* 3 cups cooked rice, divided
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 2 x 6 ounce packages pre-cooked, grilled chicken strips, cut into ½-inch pieces
* ⅓ cup chopped chives
* salt and ground black pepper, to taste
* chives, for garnish
* lemon peel, for garnish
== Directions ==
# Heat broth, reserving ¼ cup, in 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
# Meanwhile, zest lemon peel; set aside.
# Juice lemons; set aside.
# In a food processor or blender, combine 1½ cups cooked rice, heavy cream and remaining ¼ cup broth; process until smooth.
# Add rice mixture, remaining cooked rice, lemon juice and chicken strips to broth.
# Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, or until heated through.
# Add chopped chives; cook 1 minute.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Garnish with lemon peel and chives, if desired.
Category:American Soups
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Chicken soup Recipes
Category:Chives Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
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Category:Rice Recipes