Chop the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
Carrots, Celery, Onion, Garlic
Make sure the vegetables are evenly chopped for even cooking.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5–6 minutes or until they begin to soften.
Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
Chicken
Add the thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Thyme, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Bay Leaves
Stir to combine the ingredients.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes.
This helps the flavors blend beautifully.
Add the egg noodles and shredded chicken to the pot.
Egg Noodles
Cook for an additional 8–10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.