Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5/8 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups water
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups sliced parsnip
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves