Homemade Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is SUPER easy to make and WAY better than anything you'll find in a can. I came up with this recipe while I was in grad school. I wanted a meal that was full of veggies, hearty and quick. 

As you'll see there aren't many exact measurements. You can add more or less of whatever tastes good to you.

Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
2 or 3 cloves of garlic (crushed or minced)
carrots, chopped

celery, chopped
salt
pepper
thyme
2-4 chicken breasts
32 oz. or more chicken broth (or a mixture of broth and water)
potatoes or noodles
peas
green beans
lima beans
corn


Directions:
Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot. Simmer onion, garlic, celery, and carrots for a few minutes. Sprinkle salt, pepper and thyme over veggies. Add broth. Add whole chicken breasts. Remove the chicken when cooked and shred. If using potatoes, add those with the chicken. Add any of the other veggies once the chicken has been returned to the pot. If using noodles, add those and cook until tender. Milk and butter can be added near the end to make a creamier base.