This is a family recipe for the magical soup that will cure what ails you!
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
8 cups prepared chicken broth (there are low-sodium options)
½ teaspoon black pepper
3-4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
6 oz egg noodles
salt to taste
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the chicken. Add the noodles. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.