Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

Method

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery 6 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the broth and add the chicken, bay leaves and thyme. Simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Lift the chicken out, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
5. Add the noodles and cook according to package time, usually 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.