Chicken Rice Soup

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 chicken breast, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked short-grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Heat oil in large heavy saucepan.
2. Saute chicken.
3. Add garlic,onions,shallot,celery and carrots.
4. Cook stirring occasionally for app. 20 minutes.
5. Add rice and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and.
8. Simmer for app 1 hour or until vegetables and rice are cooked.
9. Serve with grated parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
10. Tip:
11. Add any fresh herbs for fresh flavour.

vegetable oil, chicken, onions, garlic, shallot, carrots, stalks celery, rice, chicken broth, water, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-rice-soup-240755 (may not work)