Hearty "Rotisserie" Chicken Noodle Soup

On cold winter days, nothing is better than a warm bowl of a thick and hearty soup.  Chicken noodle always does the trick for me and I thoroughly enjoyed this bowl while my kiddo was taking a nap, which have been seemingly fleeting from his daily schedule.   

Making this soup is seriously quick and simple, especially if you use a rotisserie chicken from your local grocer.  I'll be honest...I buy one of these a few times a month, that's just one of my many secrets (wink, wink). 

 Hearty "Rotisserie" Chicken Noodle

2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (approx)

1 medium onion, chopped

4 celery stalks, chopped

1.5 c chopped carrots

2 cloves chopped garlic

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

White meat from one rotisserie chicken

5 c chicken broth

1 bag frozen egg noodles

1/3 c flour mixed with 1/3 c. milk

1.5 c milk

1. Saute onion, celery and carrots in butter and olive oil until onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. 

2. Add spices and chicken, stir and saute 2 minutes.

3. Add broth and noodles.  Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.  Cook 10-15 minutes until noodles are cooked through. 

3. Add flour/milk mixture; then, add the rest of the milk.  Bring to a boil again, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until soup has thickened.

Enjoy on a cold day while *hopefully* everyone is asleep.

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