Chicken Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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