Immune Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup

This is simple. And simply perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon. And you probably have all the ingredients handy. And as always, have some crunchy bread on the side with a green salad with champagne vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1/2 cup diced onion

• 1/2 cup diced celery

• 1 cup diced carrots

• 1 pinch of kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon basil

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

• 2 quarts chicken broth

• 1 1/2 cups egg noodles

• 1/2 lb cooked chicken breast, chopped (about 2 cups once cooked and chopped)

• Fresh ground pepper

Preparation

• Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, carrot, salt and herbs. Cook until onions soft and translucent. This will take about 6-8 minutes.
  

• Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  

• Stir in egg noodles and cook for about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.