1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
6 small potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
6 large bok choy ribs with leaves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add water, chicken base, potatoes, carrots, bok choy, and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken; continue simmering until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
