Hearty Chicken Potato Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup egg noodles (or thin soup noodles)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the potatoes, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Add the cooked chicken and egg noodles. Simmer for another 6–8 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with toasted bread or crackers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6