Alphabet Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth (8 cups)
• 2 cups Seasoned Shredded Chicken
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup alphabet-shaped pasta, uncooked

Preparation

1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes; add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth, chicken, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, and cook 8 more minutes.