Best Silky Chicken & Rice Soup

1. Chop the celery, onions, carrots, and garlic. Shred or cube your cooked chicken.
2. In a large pot, drizzle olive oil. Add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add 8 cups of broth to the veggies and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Now, it’s time to blend the veggies. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender and blend until mostly smooth. I like to keep a few carrot and celery chunks in there.
5. Add rice, bring to a boil, then turn to low and simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Add cooked chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.