Soothing Chicken Soup

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.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 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.