Thickly slice the celery. Thinly slice the carrot. Thinly slice the chicken into strips. Crumble the stock cubes into a heatproof jug, add 3 tsp pepper and garlic seasoning (see Make it yours) and 1.25L (5 cups) boiling water and stir to dissolve.
Step 2 — Soften veggies
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrot and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until slightly softened.
Step 3 — Cook rice
Add the rice and stock to the veggies and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, covered, for 8 mins.
Step 4 — Cook chicken
Add the chicken to the rice mixture and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4 mins or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies and rice are tender. Remove the pan from the heat. Taste, then season with salt.
Step 5 — Serve up
Divide the chicken and rice soup among bowls and enjoy!
Step 6 — Make it yours
Our pepper and garlic seasoning has a mild peppery kick, so reduce the amount if you prefer less heat. ~ If you have a lemon in your fruit bowl, cut into wedges and squeeze over the soup before serving for a pop of freshness.