Prep The Ingredients: Start by chopping your veggies and dicing the chicken. Having everything ready makes the cooking process a breeze.
Saute The Aromatics: In your pot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent.
Cook The Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Vegetable Addition: Toss in the carrots and celery, cooking for a few minutes until they soften.
Broth And Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Add Noodles: Stir in the Optavia-approved noodles and cook until they are tender. This usually takes about 7-10 minutes.
Season And Garnish: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top for that final touch.
Serve AND Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and savour the comforting warmth of this classic Optavia chicken noodle soup.