Chicken, Vegetable, and Rice Soup

and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

olive oil

medium red bell pepper, (chopped)

of 1 yellow onion, (diced)

large carrot, (finely diced)

large stalks celery, (finely diced)

dried thyme leaves

EACH) reduced-sodium chicken stock (or chicken broth) ((stock has a richer flavor))

and 1/2 cups water

package Knorr Rice Sides - Chicken Flavor Broccoli

prepared rotisserie chicken, (chopped or shredded)

Salt and freshly cracked pepper

Optional: fresh parsley, fresh thyme, Parmesan cheese