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5 from 2 votes

Simple Chicken Soup

Soup is a great frugal, potentially delicious meal that can successfully be made from leftovers. It’s a great way to “waste-not-want-not” because potentially, you can get a free meal for your efforts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cup
Calories: 171kcal
Cost: varies

Ingredients

  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp white miso SEE notes
  • 2 cup leftover chicken chopped
  • 1 cup leftover cooked rice

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter (or oil) until soft.
  • Add the broth and miso, stirring to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook about 15 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, rice, and season to taste. Simmer until chicken and rice are heated through. Servings: 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg