Home-Made Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 6 cups of chicken stock
• 1/2 lb of egg noodles
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Add the oregano, thyme, and basil to the pot and stir to combine.
4. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook until the noodles are tender, about 7 minutes.
6. Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken noodle soup has been served as a comfort food for centuries.
• This soup is an excellent source of protein and is low in fat and calories.
• Chicken noodle soup can be made with any type of noodle, from egg noodles to rice noodles.