Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 cup chopped white or yellow onion

2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

2 cups uncooked egg noodles (4 oz) (use whole wheat noodles or half whole wheat & half egg for a healthier version)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 dried bay leaf

5 1/4 cups chicken broth

Directions

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and carrots; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots and noodles are tender. Remove bay leaf.

Enjoy with a whole wheat roll...