Ingredients

1tbspolive oil

1small white onion,diced

2carrots,peeled and diced

2celery stalks,diced

2cloves garlic,minced

⅓cupflour

8cupschicken broth

3cupschicken,cooked and shredded

2cupsegg noodles,or pasta, uncooked

12ozevaporated skim milk

1tspsalt

½tspdried oregano

½tspground black pepper

¼tspdried thyme

fresh parsley,chopped, optional garnish

Preparation

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Saute onion, carrots, and celery for 7 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, and cook and stir for an additional minute.

Gradually stir in broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are al dente. Season with additional salt and pepper or seasonings if needed.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.