Hearty Chicken Soup Recipe with Pasta and White Beans

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or macaroni
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish