pinterest food find. chicken noodle soup

I made this--and I think it took longer to prepare it than it was for my family to DEVOUR it!  I served it with warm homemade rolls--guess it's the simple pleasures in life! ;)

photo and recipe credit: Picture Perfect Meals

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and diced
• 4 celery stalks, small-diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and small-diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 2 cups wide egg noodles

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the chicken and noodles and simmer until the noodles are cooked, about 10 minutes more. Discard the bay leaves. Season to taste and serve with a sprinkling of fresh, minced parsley, if desired.

ENJOY!!