Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 20+ minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1+ hour

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds chicken breasts

• 4 cups noodle of your choice

• 2 cups carrots

• 2 cups celery

• 2 cups onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 lemon

• 8 cups chicken stock or broth

• 4 fresh sprigs thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• fresh parsley

• salt

• pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a large pot, combine olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and garlic

2. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are soft and translucent. About 5-7 minutes

3. Once cooked, add chicken stock/broth and juice from 1 lemon to the pot

4. Turn heat up to medium high and bring to a low boil

5. Add chicken breasts, thyme, bay leaves, parsley, salt and pepper

6. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 35-40 minutes

7. Discard bay leaves and thyme stems

8. Remove chicken from pot and shred with a fork

9. While shredding, bring the pot back to a boil

10. Add noodles and chicken

11. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are cooked

12. Serve immediately