1 lb. cooked chicken cut into small cubes

1-cup green peas

2 medium celery stalks sliced

2 medium carrots cut into cubes

1 medium onion chopped small

1 tbs. minced garlic

9 cups Swanson chicken broth – low sodium preferably

2 cups water

1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

1 tsp. dried thyme leaves Save

Ground black pepper to taste

1 package Sazzon

2 dried bay leaves – whole

2 tbs. chicken base

1 cup cooked rice or uncooked pasta

Heat all ingredients in large pot, stir in pasta or rice.

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 – 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and throw away.

Serve with bread.