chicken noodle soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste