Curly Noodle Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces uncooked tri-color spiral pasta

Preparation

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the chicken, onion, celery, carrots and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour, basil, oregano and pepper until blended.
Gradually add broth and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Return to a boil; stir in the pasta.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.