Family Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf, bringing the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the egg noodles, cooking until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm to your family.