Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

When I am sick there is nothing I love more than a bowl of chicken noodle soup. It just seems to make me feel better. Whether its the actual soup doing the work or just a mind over matter thing, I just feel better after eating this classic soup.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Instructions  

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Add broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Add parsley.