Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 8 oz total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz egg noodles
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 1/2 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2. 2

   Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

3. 3

   Add chicken breasts and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.

4. 4

   Stir in egg noodles and simmer 6-8 minutes until tender. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.