Italian Penicillin Soup – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cleaned and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup uncooked pasta (such as ditalini or small shells)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving