Classic Chicken Noodle Soup: A Heartwarming Hug in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups egg noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Juice of 1 lemon (optional)