Chicken and Rice Soup

Easy and so good! 

2 - 4 carrots peeled and chopped
2-4 celery stalks chopped
1 onion chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 c. rice (I use 1/2 c. brown and less chicken)
1 quart chicken broth
2 chicken breasts (cook before and shred into soup)

Chop carrots, celery and onion.  Heat olive oil over med-high heat.  Add vegetables, pepper and paprika.  Cook about 6-8 min.  Add rice and cook 1-2 min until ends of rice turn translucent.  Add 1 quart chicken broth and bring to boil.  Add shredded chicken and cover.  Serve when rice and vegetables fully cooked. 

Optional: mix in a little cream cheese or sour cream when serving and a little lemon juice