Yummy Chicken Soup

Name: Yummy Chicken Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 carrots, scraped and sliced; 2 bay leaves; 6 cups chicken stock; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1 lb chicken breast tenders; 1 cup egg noodles (or 2 cups *Cooked Bow Ties)

Submitted by lovetocooklovetoeat

"I love making soup - this one is quick & delicious. I came up with this when I combined 2 separate Chicken Soup recipes - the best of both! The tarragon adds a lovely flavour, so don't omit!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 1/2 cup
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, scraped and sliced
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon tarragon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon oregano
1 lb chicken breast tenders
1 cup egg noodles (or 2 cups *Cooked Bow Ties)

directions

Place a large pot over moderate heat, add olive oil. Work close to the stove and add vegetables to the pot as you chop. Add bay leaves and season vegetables with salt & pepper, to taste. Cook the vegetables to soften and become aromatic, about 5-8 minutes.
Add stock to the pot and raise flame to bring liquid to a boil.
Add cooked Bow Tie pasta (if using); diced chicken tenderloins, return soup to a boil, reduce heat to moderate. Cook chicken 2 minutes.
Add egg noodles (if using).
Cook until Chicken & Pasta are done, approximately an additional 6 minutes or until noodles are tender. Remove from heat.
Ladle into soup bowls & enjoy!
NOTE: This is a thick soup. If you like your soup with lots of broth add up to 2 cups water or bouillon. (watch the salt!).