Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• •2 celery stalks, sliced
• •3 garlic cloves, minced
• •8 cups chicken broth
• •2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• •2 cups egg noodles
• •1 teaspoon dried thyme
• •1 teaspoon dried parsley
• •1 bay leaf
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables start to soften.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley, and the bay leaf. Stir well.

6. 6

   Let the soup simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes to blend flavors.

7. 7

   Add egg noodles to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.