CHICK-N-RICE SOUP

Chick-n-Rice Soup image

From Freeport, Michigan, Sara Nelson notes, "The ladies of a church I attended years ago served this hearty crowd-pleaser on many occasions. It's a very satisfying soup!" It also makes a family-pleasing main dish for a weeknight meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 cups water
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (6.9 ounces) chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, celery and carrots to a boil. Stir in the chicken, rice mix and bouillon. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.