# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Broth & Noodles
07 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 5 ounces egg noodles
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Place raw chicken breasts in the pot with vegetables. Pour in chicken broth, then add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
04 - Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. If using cooked chicken, add it now.
05 - Add egg noodles and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
06 - Stir in chopped parsley and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
