Ingredients: 1 cup curly pasta 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon crushed dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme 8 cups chicken broth, divided use 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Info Category: Soups Rating: 5 Contributor: Regan Hanson

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe dish combine carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, parsley and thyme. Stir in 1 cup of the chicken broth, cover, and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in remaining 7 cups chicken broth and chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until boiling.

Add cooked pasta, salt and pepper. Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes more. Remove bay leaves before serving.