Creating Chicken & White Bean Soup is a delightful experience! Follow these steps to ensure your soup turns out amazing:

1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the pot and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
4. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot. Shred it using two forks and return it to the soup.
7. Incorporate Beans: Stir in the white beans and let cook for an additional 10 minutes to combine flavors.
8. Season to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
9. Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

By following these straightforward steps, you will create an incredible Chicken & White Bean Soup that everyone will love!