Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting homemade chicken noodle soup filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a gentle boil and add the egg noodles.
6. Cook until noodles are nearly tender.
7. Stir in cooked chicken and simmer another 5 minutes.
8. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.