A quick, tasty soup for winter. By adding the seasonings from the boxed rice, you get great flavor. To save time, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store and pull the meat off and shred with forks.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
265 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in broth, chicken, carrots, sweet potato, rice and seasoning packet, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 3
Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with grated Cheddar sprinkled on top.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 (6 ounce) package uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
