Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Serves 6
Total time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
2. 1 onion, diced
3. 2 carrots, sliced
4. 2 celery stalks, sliced
5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
6. 8 cups chicken broth
7. 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8. 2 cups egg noodles
9. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10. 1 bay leaf
11. Salt and black pepper to taste
12. Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Pour in chicken broth, add thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
4. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 5 minutes more.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Tips

1. Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
2. Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
3. Soup freezes well — just cook noodles fresh when reheating.