A Quick Hearty Soup

Quick Hearty Chicken Soup 

Things you will need: 

*4 cups water

*1 3/4 cups Wolfgang Puck free rang chicken broth 

*1 lbs skinless organic free range chicken breasts 

* medium chopped white onion

* 2 tablespoons olive oil 

*1 clove of garlic minced 

*4 medium organic carrots cut into 1/3in. thick slices 

*2 celery stocks cut crosswise into 1/3in. thick slices 

*1 teaspoon kosher salt

*1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

* 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley. 

Preparation: 

*bring water and broth to a simmer in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. 

*add chicken breasts and simmer uncovered for 6 minutes. 

*remove pan from heat and cover until chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes). 

*transfer chicken to a plate and let cool (for about 10 minutes). 

*while chicken is poaching, cook onion in oil in a 4 quart heavy pot, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until softened not browned (about 6 minutes). 

* add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant (about a minute). 

* add carrots, celery, salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until softened (about 10 minutes). 

* Remove from heat. 

* while veggies are cooking, shred chicken into 1/4 inch wide strips.

*when veggies are done simmering, stir the shredded chicken into the soup along with the parsley. 

*once the chicken is added enjoy =) 

*perfect for a rainy day and super easy to make!

*note: if desired you may also prepare brown rice or quinoa on the side and add as necessary.