Chicken Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 diced onion
2 celery ribs, diced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
One-half teaspoon salt
One-half teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
One and one-half cups vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, broccoli, or Chinese
Vegetables

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and cook, stirring, until they are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer for ten minutes. Stir in the rice, chicken and vegetables. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.

Makes about 6 cups