Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Simple Comfort Meal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly.
3. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary, letting the herbs fragrance the mixture for about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Once boiling, add the long-grain rice and shredded chicken. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
6. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.