Grammamaz's Chicken Soup

This is really a quick and easy soup to make. My husband loves it.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  boneless chicken breast, diced
• 2  boneless chicken thighs, diced
• 1 -2  onion, diced (depends on how much you like onions)
• 3  stalks celery, sliced
• 3  carrots, sliced
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 6  cups water
• 6  teaspoons  chicken soup base

Directions

1. Put chicken, onions, celery, garlic, bay leaves and poultry seasoning in large soup pot.
2. Add water and chicken base. I use "Superior Touch Better Than Bouillon" If you don't use the chicken base you may need to add salt.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hr.
4. Add 1/2 cup white rice, carrots, chilies and cilantro and simmer for 1 hr.