Easy Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup sliced celery
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup peeled and sliced carrot
• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• A few sprigs flat leaf parsley
• Serves 2-4

Directions

1. Place the margarine into a large saucepan set over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
2. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until transparent.
3. Add the sliced celery and cook with the onions for another 5 minutes until tender.
4. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add the carrots and cook for 6-10 minutes, until carrots are tender.
6. Add the noodles and allow soup to cook for another 7 minutes, until noodles are tender.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Garnish with a few flat leaf parsley leaves if desired.