Chicken Noodle Soup

Prepare the Ingredients In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Cook the Chicken Add the chicken breasts, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Prepare the Noodles While the chicken is cooking, in a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Shred the Chicken Remove the chicken from the pot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Combine and Season Add the cooked noodles and water to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Serve Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy hot as a comforting meal!