Ingredients

1-1/2 quarts chicken stock

2 carrots, peeled and cut into small dice

1 tsp. dried tarragon

1 cup thin egg noodles

1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halves, cut into thin strips

1-1/2 cups frozen peas

3/4 lb. asparagus, tips cut 1 inch long, stalks thinly sliced, or broccoli florets

Preparation

Bring stock, carrots and tarragon to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add noodles and chicken and simmer over medium high heat 5 minutes. Skim the fat off top. Add vegetables and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 2-3 minutes, or until chicken and noodles are just cooked throughout.