Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Paula Deen)

By Neenee

Nothing says comfort food like a good bowl of Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 package (8 ounce) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 3 quarts chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
• Garnish: fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, and mushrooms; cook 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender.

Add broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, 15 minutes.

Stir in chicken and noodles; simmer 8-10 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.