- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (32 ounce) carton College Inn® Chicken Broth
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup dry egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, ginger and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onions are softened, stirring constantly.
- Add broth and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add noodles. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in lemon juice, parsley and peas, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.