Soothing Chicken Soup Recipe
Description: This Soothing Chicken Soup is a comforting remedy perfect for those days when you need a little pick-me-up. It’s a hearty and wholesome soup that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. This recipe yields a large batch, making it great for feeding a crowd or storing in the freezer for future meals. Packed with the goodness of chicken, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Calories per serving: 136.1
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 3 | Chicken broth |
| 4 | Poultry seasoning |
| 1 | Seasoning salt |
| 1 | Dried thyme |
| 1 | Pepper |
| 1/2 | Onion, chopped |
| 1/2 – 1 | Cooked chicken, shredded |
| 1/2 | Cooked rice |
Instructions:
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In a large pot, pour the chicken broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add the celery stalks to the pot, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the celery simmer until it becomes tender, typically about 10 minutes.
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Once the celery is tender, stir in the chopped onion, shredded cooked chicken, cooked rice, poultry seasoning, seasoning salt, dried thyme, and pepper.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the rice is fully tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
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After simmering, give the soup a final stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Ladle the soothing chicken soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes:
- This soup freezes exceptionally well, so feel free to make a big batch and store individual portions in airtight containers for later use.
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping out the chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve this soup with crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal that’s sure to warm you from the inside out. Enjoy the comforting goodness of this Soothing Chicken Soup whenever you need a little extra TLC. 🍲✨
