Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

¾ pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces

2 medium stalks celery, sliced

2 medium carrots, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

4 (14.5 oz.) cans reduced sodium chicken broth

1 cup finely chopped broccoli

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 cup uncooked whole wheat blend rotini

Heat all ingredients except pasta in a large soup pot over high heat to boiling, stirring

occasionally. Stir in pasta and return to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook

uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Remove and discard bay leaf.