Hello! And welcome to Hollyโ€™s Cooking Challenge.

This month, I will be making my Chicken and Rice Soup and I hope you join me!

Serving from a pot of chicken and rice soup with bread

Cooking Challenge

January 2025 Cooking Challenge

Chicken and Rice Soup

This Chicken and Rice Soup is perfect for the chilly winter days! It’s budget-friendly, made all in one pot for easy clean-up, and filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

Make it with your favorite veggies or whatever you have in your fridge. You can even use leftover rotisserie chicken. It can even be frozen to enjoy as leftovers throughout the month. I can’t wait to see how you make it your own!

This Month’s Alternative Recipe:

  • Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup: It’s hearty, comforting, yet incredibly easy to make! It’s filled with rich flavor that simmers all day for the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal.

Everyday Comfort Alternative Recipe:

Try a recipe from my cookbook, Everyday Comfort, for this month’s cooking challenge! If you donโ€™t have one, grab a copy here and cook with us.

  • No-Roll Mini Meatball Cabbage Soup (p.97): This protein- and veggie-packed soup feels like a warm, cozy hug in a bowl. It’s hearty, delicious, and it reheats perfectly!
image of Everyday Comfort cookbook by Holly Nilsson of Spend With Pennies plus text

After you make your version of my Chicken and Rice Soup (remember, any variation is fine!), send a picture of your creation to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com.

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  1. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!).
  2. Snap a photo of your creation.
  3. Email photos to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com by the last day of the month at 11:59 PM PST for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

And don’t forget to leave a review on the recipe!

Share your recipe photos on social media and tag us at #HollysCookingChallenge
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Holly’s Cooking Challenge Details

Visit the Holly’s Cooking Challenge page for full details, a list of FAQ, and to check out the previous challenges.

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Last Month’s Challenge

Last month, we made meatballs. I loved seeing how you made them your own and served them in so many delicious ways!

The winner of Hollyโ€™s December 2024 Cooking Challenge is…

Elizabeth N.

December 2024 Cooking Challenge Winner

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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