Feel Good Chicken And Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 10 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Emeril's Italian Essence or other dry Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Baby Bam
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chopped carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil