# Rosemary Chicken Noodle Soup

> This recipe is great for anytime of the year. A comforting chicken noodle soup infused with fresh rosemary.

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 1 hour 20 minutes
**Ready in:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Servings:** 8
**Storage:** Refrigerates 3-4 days; freezes well

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## Ingredients

- 8 cups water
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken meat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 white onion
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste

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## Shopping List

### 🍗 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken meat

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 3 cloves garlic
- [ ] 1 white onion
- [ ] 4 carrots

### 🍝 Pasta
- [ ] 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

### 🧂 Herbs & Spices
- [ ] 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- [ ] 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- [ ] Salt and black pepper

### 🥫 Pantry
- [ ] 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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## Instructions

1. **Boil chicken.** In a large kettle, boil water, chicken, spices, onion, and garlic for 1 hour.

2. **Add vegetables and pasta.** Add carrots and noodles; boil for 20 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

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## Nutrition Information

**Amount Per Serving**
**Calories:** 469
**Total Fat:** 17.6g
**Cholesterol:** 76mg

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## Notes

This is an excellent base recipe. It lacks the "bells and whistles" but the ratio of ingredients should be perfect. The fresh rosemary flavor really shines through in this comforting soup.