Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
2 large skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut into small pieces
1 zucchini, cut into cubes
1 large carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup leftover cooked rice
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter or warm the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, zucchini, carrot and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the broth, rice, Italian seasoning, pepper and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup, covered, for 10 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.
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