Ingredients

5cupschicken broth

2chicken breast,halves, skinless boneless

1cupcelery,diced

1cuponion,diced

¼cupcarrots,diced

¼cupcorn

¼cupblack beans,drained and rinsed

1tspdried sage

1tspground black pepper

1tspsalt

1bay leaf

¾cupbrown rice

Preparation

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot, then cook the chicken breasts in the boiling water for about 20 minutes until no longer pink in the center.

Remove chicken from the chicken broth using a slotted spoon and shred with a fork.

Stir the shredded chicken, celery, onion, carrots, corn, black beans, sage, pepper, salt, and bay leaves into the chicken broth and cook for about about 20 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened and the flavors of the soup have blended.

Add the brown rice to soup and simmer for about 1 hour until rice is tender.

Serve warm and enjoy!