Creating Chef John’s Chicken Noodle Soup is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
5. Add Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in the shredded chicken, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Cook Noodles: After 10 minutes of simmering, add the egg noodles to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
7. Remove Bay Leaf: Once the noodles are cooked, remove the bay leaf from the soup.
8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible chicken noodle soup effortlessly.