Chicken Noodle Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Vegetables

01 - 1 Tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 ribs of celery, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup chopped onion

→ Broth and Seasonings

05 - 10 cups chicken stock
06 - 1 bay leaf
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Main Components

10 - 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
11 - 8 oz egg noodles
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a large stock pot heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until they are tender.
02 - Once the veggies are tender pour in the chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, basil and parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-40 minutes to develop flavors.
03 - Add in the uncooked noodles and shredded chicken. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the noodles are cooked and the chicken is hot.
04 - Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaf from the pot. Serve bowls of soup garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For fresh chicken: Add 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs to simmering broth, cook 20 minutes until done, then shred and return to soup
02 - The longer the soup simmers, the more developed the flavors become