Super Easy Chicken & Rice Soup

• 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter
• 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 2 to 3 ribs (1 cup) celery, sliced
• 2 to 3 medium (1 cup) carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 48 ounces (6 cups) chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups cooked rice*
• 2 cups skinned, boned, chopped deli rotisserie chicken
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired
• Salt, if desired
• Pepper, if desired

1. Melt butter in 4- to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat until sizzling.
2. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic; continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until onions are softened.
3. Add chicken broth, water and paprika.
4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and carrots are tender.
5. Stir in rice, chicken and parsley.
6. Cook 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8. Serve immediately.
9. *Substitute cooked wild or brown rice.

butter, onion, celery, carrots, fresh garlic, chicken broth, water, paprika, rice, deli rotisserie chicken, fresh parsley, salt, pepper

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3507/super-easy-chicken-rice-soup (may not work)