Tyler's Cheesy Chicken Noodle Soup

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A cheesy twist on a comfort food classic from celebrity chef Tyler Florence.

Cook Time:30 min

Prep Time:20 min

Total Time:50 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-thick slices

2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2 inch-think slices

4 fresh thyme sprigs

1 bay leaf

2 quarts chicken stock

1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 package STOUFFER'S Macaroni & Cheese, cooked according to package instructions

1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Preparation:

Place a soup pot over medium heat and coat with the oil.

Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaf.

Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.

Pour in the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil.

Fold in the chicken, and continue to simmer for another couple of minutes to heat through; season with salt and pepper.

Plate the macaroni and cheese into four soup bowls. Top with a ladle of the chicken noodle soup in each bowl.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.