Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups wide egg noodles
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery stalks, sliced
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 to taste salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

5. 5

   Add the egg noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to package directions, usually about 6-8 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cooked chicken.

7. 7

   Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.