Curly Noodle Chicken Soup

Submitted by hungrykitten

"From Allrecipes.com. I haven't tried this yet but it sounds delicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta

directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the chicken, onion, celery, carrots and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour, basil, oregano and pepper until blended.
3. Gradually add broth and tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Return to a boil; stir in the pasta.
7. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.