30 Minute Chicken Soup -

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh garlic, minced or 1/8th tsp. garlic powder
• 4 to 6 tablespoons (60-90 ml) dried diced onion or 1 (250 g) fresh onion, diced
• 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups (1440 ml) low sodium chicken broth
• 3 to 4 oz. (85-112 g) egg noodle, orzo, or other small pasta
• 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) fresh rosemary or 1/8 tsp. dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (optional)