Lynda's Cream of Chicken & Rice Soup

This a a great time to enjoy some delicious homemade soup. This is a favorite of mine. Try it, you'll like it.

Cream of Chicken & Rice Soup -Lynda Mismash
1 sq. margarine
1 C. flour
7 C. chicken broth (can use water with bouillon)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 C. chopped cooked chicken
2 C. cooked rice
1/2 pkg. frozen peas
3/4 C. cream or half-n-half

Cream margarine and flour and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Slowly add 7 cups chicken broth (or water and throw in bouillon). Stir constantly until thick and smooth. Add salt, pepper, chicken, rice, and peas. Berfore serving, add cream. (If you opt to leave the cream out, use an additional cup of chicken broth.)