Curly Noodle Soup

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 ounces uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the chicken, onion, celery, carrots and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, basil, oregano and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Return to a boil; stir in the pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.