Chicken Soup for the Soul

Green peas and carrots brighten up this traditional chicken soup!

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 celery (chopped)
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 5.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 cup cooked chicken (cubed, or canned (drained))
• 0.5 cup uncooked rice

Instructions

1. Combine celery, carrots, onions, frozen peas, and chicken broth in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Add cooked chicken and reduce heat.
4. Add uncooked rice.
5. Simmer on low until rice is tender and flavors are mixed.
6. Chicken should reach a final internal cook temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer before serving.

Notes

For the grain, you can use 1/2 cup uncooked macaroni or small noodles instead of rice, if preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 254
• Protein: 21.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.9 g
• Fat: 3.6 g
• Fiber: 3.3 g
• Sodium: 165 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
• Sugar: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 33 mg