Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup - Rich and Comforting Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion.
• 1 cup sliced carrots.
• 1 cup sliced celery.
• 2 garlic cloves, minced.
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
• 8 cups chicken broth.
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced.
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded.
• 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk.
• 3-4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles.
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional).