creamy chicken noodle soup

The nice thing about cold weather is that it gives me an opportunity to make soup.  I just love it.  This soup is particularly delicious on cold, windy days.  It's chock full of chicken, veggies, and noodles with just the right amount of seasonings and creamy broth to warm up your whole body.  You could make it more brothy if you want, but we are a chunky soup family. :)

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

• 2 t. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. rosemary
• 1 t. thyme
• 6-8 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups cooked chicken
• 1 package egg noodles
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

In a large stockpot, saute onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until crisp-tender (about 5-8 minutes).  Add seasonings, broth, and cooked chicken; bring to a boil.  Add noodles and cook until tender (about 7 minutes, depending upon your package instructions).  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add whipping cream and mushrooms, cooking and stirring for 5 minutes or until heated through.