Oodles of Noodles

This is such a comforting recipe...hope you like it.

Oodles of Noodles

1 (49 1/2 oz) can chicken broth

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 bay leaf

6 oz uncooked egg noodles

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Minced fresh parsley for garnish

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the flour with the water until smooth. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the soup; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf and garnish with parsley.

Makes 8 servings