Easy Chicken without hamburger soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground[...]

1 lb chicken breast 1 gallon chicken broth or 1 gallon stock 4 stalks celery 2 carrots 1 small onion 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 teaspoons salt[...]

2 cups chicken stock 1 cup uncooked white rice 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion , chopped 2 -3 stalks celery , chopped 1 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 2-3 inch[...]