Soothing Chicken Soup

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

This is a feel-better-soon remedy that I always have on hand. It makes a lot and keeps well in the freezer. From TOH Quick Cooking.

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 cups sliced celery
• 3 quarts chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup , undiluted
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½-1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a big pot, add the broth; bring to a boil; add celery; lower heat, cover, and let simmer, until celery is tender.
2. Add in the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
3. Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Reviews

[SmoochTheCook]

3 out of 3 say 5 stars here!!!! YAY! With my picky crew, that's perfect! I used quick cooking barley instead of rice and added some peas and carrots to it as well. My son hates celery, but didn't even mention it in this soup! Thank you SOOOO much! I made this again with leftover turkey from a 20lb bird and it is every bit as good as the first time. You could put this receipe as a good soup for leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I also skimmed the fat off of the turkey drippings and used that for a broth.

[Me & Mr. Jones]

Delicious! I took the advice of Kim1, as I had chicken thighs to use as well. I couldn't believe I was actually out of Cream of 'Shroom, so subbed in w/ Cream of Chix. I'll definitely make this again and again. Thanks for posting!

[FruitLoop]

Delicious soup and I was impressed with how easy it was to make. Makes a lot but I froze the left-overs. Great flavor and I served it with homemade bread and a side salad. Thanks, will make this one again.