Colorful Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
• 2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
• 1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced in rounds
• 8 cups chicken broth
• a few sprigs of fresh parsley, cut into pieces
• 4 oz. long noodles which are very fun to eat but you can choose a short noodle if you prefer
• salt & pepper to taste
• Serves 6-8

Directions

1. Place the margarine and oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until tender.
3. Add garlic and celery and cook 2 minutes longer.
4. Add chicken and cook until browned.
5. Add the chicken broth and parsley. Turn temperature to high and bring to a boil.
6. Add the noodles and cook for 20-25 minutes or until noodles are soft. Stir occasionally.
7. Taste and season with salt and pepper to suit.
8. Shut off.
9. Serve hot.