Easy, Soothing, Tasty Chicken Soup

There is nothing like a bowl of chicken soup to warm your heart, comfort you on a chilly night, or feed a cold! This is such a fast and easy soup to make, perfect for a weekday or weekend meal (or, if you have a cold, it is even easy enough to make for yourself, for a little TLC). It's a great way to use leftover chicken, and a real comfort food! Feel free to use a little less, or a little more, garlic, depending on your taste. You may also leave out the green chilies, but I think it is a nice addition, and it does not make it too spicy.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups  leftover  cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1  onion, chopped finely
• 2 -3  stalks celery, diced finely
• 2  carrots, chopped
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  minced bottled garlic or 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon cilantro
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  herbes de provence or 1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary
• 1⁄4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 6  chicken bouillon cubes, non-dissolved
• 6  cups water
• 2 -3  dashes  hot sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Mix all ingrediants in large saucepan, adding water and chicken boullion cubes last.
2. Stir well.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
4. Serve while hot.