No Time for Cooking Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: No Time for Cooking Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups water; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon; 1 cup salsa (nice and hot); 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 teaspoon salt (check for taste and add more if necessary); 3 cups carrots (chopped, use food processor); 3 cups celery (chopped, use your food processor for this too!); 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded); 2 cups rice; 2 cups kidney beans (cooked and drained, any kind of beans can be used); 2 cups frozen peas; 2 cups frozen corn

Servings: persons

½ cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 cup salsa (nice and hot)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon salt (check for taste and add more if necessary)
3 cups carrots (chopped, use food processor)
3 cups celery (chopped, use your food processor for this too!)
3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
2 cups rice
2 cups kidney beans (cooked and drained, any kind of beans can be used)
2 cups frozen peas
2 cups frozen corn

1
heat water in a 8-10 quart stock pot.
2
add bullion, salsa, cumin, thyme, marjoram, salt to taste.
3
when boiling ad celery and carrots cook 15 minutes.
4
add rice and chicken and cook for 15 minutes.
5
remove from heat add beans, peas, corn.
6
allow to cool a bit and ladle into 12 oz tubs - freeze.
7
Here's the best part -- when you're hungry and have no time, energy, or whatever for cooking -- remove a tub from the freezer - invert contents into a 12oz or larger microwave safe bowl.
8
Cook for approx 11 minutes on 60% power and you have hot yummy soup.
9
Note: microwaves vary so experiment, but keep an eye on your soup until you have the right combination for perfect results.
10
Enjoy.

1068

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water, 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, 1 cup salsa (nice and hot), 2 teaspoons cumin, and more.

Yes, No Time for Cooking Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

No Time for Cooking Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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