Chicken Noodle Soup

By stokes_06

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 med. carrots; cut 1/2" thick slices
• 2 celery ribs; cut 1/2" thick slices
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 qts. chicken stock
• 2 c shredded cooked chicken
• orzo pasta or barley
• 2 c fresh spinach
• parsley (garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

-Saute vegs over med. heat; approx. 6 min.
-Add stock & bring to boil
-Add pasta or barley & simmer 5 min. until tender
-Fold in chicken & simmer 5 min. more
-Season w/ salt & pepper
-Add spinach and heat till wilted
-Sprinkle with parsley before serving.