1tablespoonGarlic, thinly slicedabout 2 large cloves
2cupsChicken, cooked and diced
1 ½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack Pepper
1teaspoonFresh Thyme, Chopped
2cupsRice Noodles, cooked and cooled
Instructions
Stock
Put all the ingredients for the stock in a pot and cover with cold water.
Bring the pot to a boil on high heat. Once the pot starts to boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer the stock for one hour.
Strain the stock reserving the liquid and discarding the carcass and vegetables.
Soup
Return the stock to the pot along with the sliced onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Bring the stock back to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium. Season the soup with salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
Add the diced chicken and thyme into the soup and let it simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste the soup and adjust the season as desired.
Divide the cooked rice noodles among four bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles and serve.