I made this last night and my child who willingly tries things but rarely, if ever, adopts a new food declared it a good soup and ate two bowls! So I'm sharing it here so I can find it again.
Chicken and Rice Soup
(Adapted from here)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1/2 bag frozen green peas
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the peas, rice and chicken; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium-low until the rice is tender, about 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.
