Genmaicha Chicken Soup or Vegetarian Modification

what’s needed:
4 cups Genmaicha Tea
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 12-14 oz. of grilled Portobello mushrooms for the vegetarian option)
1 small onion
1-2 celery stalk diced
1-2 carrots shredded
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt

1) Steep 2 tablespoons of Genmaicha Tea in 4 cups hot water for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
2) In large saucepan, cover chicken (grilled Portobello add after step number 4), onion, carrot, celery, salt, thyme, and pepper with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until chicken is tender.
3) Remove chicken and cool.
4) Shred chicken, Skim fat from broth,
5) Add rice, chicken, and Genmaicha Tea.
6) Simmer 1 hour. Serves 8.