Recipe Wednesday

This is my own Chicken Noodle Soup recipe.  It is so easy, quick and everyone seems to like it.

3 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/3 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
(I use my zyliss chopper for the above and it is done in seconds)
32 oz chicken broth
2 chicken breasts
1 lb. rotini pasta
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, add 1-2 T. olive oil.  Saute carrots, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat for about 10 minutes.  Don't let it burn.  Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.  Let simmer while you cook 2 chicken breasts on a microwave safe dish in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.  (This is such an easy way to cook it)  Remove chicken from micro and let cool.  Meanwhile, cook pasta in a separate pot according to package directions.  After chicken has cooled slightly, shred with 2 forks or with your fingers directly into the soup.  After draining pasta, add as much or as little pasta as you like.  Season with salt and pepper.

I love this meal because it is so versatile.  I can make a huge pot or a small pot.  You can add red pepper flakes if you like spice.  My husband likes to add hot sauce to it.  And it is really delicous the next day.