Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 cups chicken (cubed)
2 cups wide noodles
3 qt. chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
2 tsp. thyme
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 onion
3 carrots (diced)
1 bay leaf
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

In a large pot, melt the butter. Add in the carrots, onions and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes. Add in the broth and seasoning; bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 15-17 minutes; stir in chicken and noodles; cook until tender. Serve.

*Johnna's tip: It's the new year and now you want to eat a little healthier keeping in tack with those resolutions that you've made. This is the recipe to help ease some of your "I don't know what I'm going to eat" woes. Chicken noodle soup is great especially during this time of the year and when you make it yourself you get to take out or add the ingredients you feel are best for your new diet. Stay healthy!

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