Chicken & Vegetable Soup

When the weather starts to shift and the evenings are still a little cool, a simple bowl of soup can be exactly what the family needs.

This Chicken & Vegetable Soup is warm, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make on a busy weeknight. Using rotisserie chicken keeps preparation simple while the combination of vegetables, broth, and pasta or rice makes it satisfying without feeling heavy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• ½ onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup small pasta or cooked rice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 3–4 minutes.

2. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

3. Stir in chicken and pasta (or rice).

4. Simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta and vegetables are tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.