California Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
2. Stir in the thyme, oregano, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, peas, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• California Chicken Soup is a popular dish in the United States.
• This soup is a great way to use up leftovers, as you can add any cooked vegetables you have on hand.
• This soup can be made with any type of cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken.