Making Chicken Noodle Soup is both easy and enjoyable. Follow these simple steps to bring this flavorful dish to life:

1. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour the Broth: Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a gentle boil.
4. Cook the Chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the boiling broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.
6. Return Chicken to the Pot: Add the shredded chicken back into the broth, along with the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Add Egg Noodles: Bring the soup back to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions, usually around 6-8 minutes.
8. Add Spinach (if using): In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup, adjusting salt, pepper, and additional herbs as needed.
10. Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.

Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delightful bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup ready in no time!