Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 quarts chicken stock or broth, we use low sodium

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, can use rotisserie chicken

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.

2. Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the rice and chicken; season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook on medium-low until the rice is tender, about 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.