Chicken, Bacon & Rice Soup

Been sick the last few days, so I made chicken soup … and put bacon in it.

Chicken, Bacon & Rice Soup

Been sick the last few days, so I made chicken soup … and put bacon in it.
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion medium , chopped
  • 2 tbsps chopped garlic
  • 2 carrot medium , chopped
  • 3 celery ribs , chopped
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 chicken broth L
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken shredded
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • salt and pepper /

Instructions

  • In a separate pot of water, boil chicken breasts til cooked, about 7 mins
  • In your soup pot, heat the olive oil, then add the vegetables, garlic and thyme and saute on medium-high til carrots soften, 7-8 mins
  • While vegetables are cooking, cook bacon in a separate pan. Cut into 1-2u2033 strips.
  • Add stock and water, then bring to a boil
  • Add chicken, bacon and rice, reduce heat and simmer, covered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.