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Lunch-Box Chicken Soup

Name: Lunch-Box Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken-flavored rice; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 quarts)

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022

A friend gave me this recipe, and I tweaked a few things to make it healthier. It’s so delicious and quite easy to make! I use it for family gatherings, church functions, care packages ... just about anything. For shortcuts, I sometimes replace the celery and carrots with 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables. The prepackaged rice saves time, too, so you can have the soup ready and waiting even when the kids are busy with activities. —Jean Ann Fairchild, Shelby, Ohio

Lunch-Box Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken-flavored rice
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender.

In a bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 5-6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not allow to boil).

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 224 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.