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Broccoli-Chicken Rice Soup

I transformed leftover chicken and rice into this tasty soup. It even passed the company test.

—KAREN REED MIDDLETOWN, OH



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS (2 1/2 QUARTS)


4 cups whole milk

2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth

1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

3 cups cooked rice

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

In a Dutch oven, combine milk, broth and dressing mix; bring to a boil. Add the broccoli; cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add rice and chicken; heat through, stirring occasionally.