Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 carrots and/or parsnips, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup small pasta (such as alphabet or stellette)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots and/or parsnips, celery, onion, thyme, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Add the chicken, broth, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. When it is cool enough to handle, shred the meat with 2 forks; discard the bones.
3. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the soup and simmer until al dente, 6 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken, lemon juice, and parsley and stir to combine.
4. This soup can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. To reheat, run the containers under warm water until the soup slides out. Transfer to a pot and cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through.