39. Really Quick, Really Easy Chicken Rice Soup

I try to always have some poached chicken on hand to make quick soups, stir-fry, or chicken salad. This is the kind of soup that can be made with what you have in your pantry. I served it with Sunshine Muffins (recipe follows)


Really Quick, Really Easy Chicken Rice Soup

1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
1 32 oz carton of chicken broth
1 8 oz package instant microwavable brown and wild rice
2 teaspoons basil
Salt and pepper

Chop carrots, celery, and onion and cook in a little olive oil for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook until on low heat for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook rice in microwave (90 seconds). Add rice, chicken, and seasonings to broth and cook about 10 to 15 minutes longer until chicken is hot.

Changes and Shortcuts: No changes, since this a “make up as you go” recipe

Results: Makes a nice quick, hearty soup. Various combinations of vegetables, microwave rice, and seasonings can be used

Keeper? YES!