Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

{ Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup }

Gather it:

• 2 medium celery stalks, including leafy tops, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 quarts of chicken stock, homemade or store bought.
• 3 tbsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 3/4 bag of egg noodles
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 4 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken

Cook it:

1. Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a sauté pan. Add onion, celery, carrots and minced garlic. Cook until veggies are soft.
2. Pour the chicken stock into a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Next, add in chicken bullion and all the spices, including bay leaves.
3. Add the egg noodles and simmer about 5 minutes.
4. Then add the cooked chicken, cooked veggies, frozen peas and simmer for a few more minutes.
5. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste. Remember, the bouillon does contain salt