GF chicken noodle soup

1 small onion, sliced thinly
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 baby carrots, chopped
ginger root, 4 disc-like slices
chicken thighs, 4 pieces
8 c water
1 Tbsp oil
1 package brown rice pasta

Heat oil in a stock pot. Add onion, celery and carrots and saute until slightly soft. Add ginger and saute for another 3 minutes. Add chicken to the pot and brown on both sides.

Once browned, add 8 cups of water, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

While simmering, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, then add the rice pasta. Cook according to package directions.

Add pasta into chicken soup. Serve warm.