Feel Good Chicken and Rice Soup

By learen

Got this from Emeril.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon BAM
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT a large saucepan over high heat. Add the olive oil and when hot add the onion, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft about 4 minutes.

ADD the garlic, salt, bam, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute for 2 more minutes. Do not allow the garlic to brown.

ADD the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes.

ADD the rice and stir well to combine. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.

ADD the parsley, stir well and serve.