Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• • • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 small onion, diced

    • 2 carrots, sliced

    • 2 celery stalks, sliced

    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    • 8 cups chicken broth

    • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

    • 2 cups egg noodles

    • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

    • 1 bay leaf

    • Fresh parsley or lemon juice, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.

Remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning. Finish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired, then serve hot and enjoy!