Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Name: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion (diced); 3 carrots (sliced); 3 celery stalks (sliced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups egg noodles; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); Salt and pepper to taste