Prep ingredients per instruction above.
Heat a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil followed by the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the celery begins to soften.
Add the chicken broth, chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper, and bring to a low simmer for about 20 minutes covered with a vented lid.
Add the noodles to the pot and cook with the lid on until tender, refer to the directions on the package for cooking time.
To finish the soup: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove the thyme sprigs.
To serve: Ladle soup into a bowl.