Rustic Chicken Soup

Simple ingredients, big comfort — a classic chicken noodle soup with thyme, parsley and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 cups egg noodles (or pasta of choice)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add the shredded chicken and noodles. Simmer until the noodles are tender, about 8–10 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve hot and enjoy!