[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a large pot, cook bacon 3-4 minutes over medium high, until starting to crisp." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain fat from pot. Add bacon back into the pot, along with celery, onion, carrots, thyme, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt. Toast spices 1-2 minutes over medium heat with the veg to bring out their flavours." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until carrots are almost cooked through." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together milk and flour until combined." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add rice and chicken and cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in milk mixture, and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened (soup will continue to thicken as it cools). Enjoy!" } ]