Creamy chicken wild rice soup

Add rice, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken, bay leaves, chicken stock and water to a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours.

At 3-1/2 hours, take out chicken, shred and return to slow cooker.

In a pan mix butter, flour, and milk over low-medium heat. Stir until roux thickens. Add roux to slow cooker. Stir well.

Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.