Quick and Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup

For 6 Servings, Quick and Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup keeps the list centered on quarts, diced celery and diced carrots. Set aside about 27 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 27 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 quarts (8 cups) chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 to 12 ounces homestyle egg noodles
• 2 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken (( if you don't have already cooked chicken on hand))
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a 4 or 5-quart pot, combine the broth, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf, parsley and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes.
2. Stir in the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3. Add the chicken and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper (important!) and serve.

Loosen a leftover bowl with a splash of water when you reheat it.