#homemade soup
Ingredients:
As much chicken breast, thighs, etc., as you think you will need
2 Boxes chicken stock
2 Carrots or as many baby carrots look good, sliced
2 (optional) celery stalks, sliced or diced
1 Small onion, diced, or use ¾ cup frozen chopped onion
2 - 3 Leeks, washed
1 Bunch fresh parsley, chopped, or a handful of dried parsley
½ c instant rice
1 splash of white wine (optional)
A pinch of thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Hearty bread for sopping
Instructions:
1) Simmer chicken in broth at least 30 mins; remove, cool, and shred
2) Slice carrots and dice onions (and celery, if used)
3) Wash sand from leeks under running water; chop entire leek into 1-inch chunks; toss leek tops into pot immediately; simmer 10 minutes
4) Add all vegetables and chicken pieces; simmer 10 minutes
5) Add rice and stir; let simmer 15-20 minutes; adjust spices to taste
6) Serve hot with bread for sopping