1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 cans chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1/8 tsp black pepper (I often use lemon pepper)
2 medium skinned, boneless chicken breast halves (10 oz)
Recipe
In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.Stir occasonally. Add carrots, celery, broth, pepper and 3 cups of water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Add chicken and simmer 8-10 minutes until chicken just loses its pink colour and veggies are tender.
Remove chicken and cool slightly. With fingers, pull chicken into shreds. Return to soup. Heat through.