Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more for seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced yellow onion (½-inch dice)
• 1 cup sliced celery (¼-inch thick slices)
• 1 cup sliced carrots (¼-inch thick slices)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 cup white rice (long-grain, basmati, or jasmine)
• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley