Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 leeks ((halved and sliced))
• 2 large carrots ((peeled and sliced))
• 1 celery stalk ((sliced))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 8 cups less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ½ pounds ½-inch diced boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• ½ cup fresh or frozen peas
• ½ cup sliced asparagus
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dried))